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History in Virginia

History Schools in Virginia

Jobs for History Grads in Virginia

54,140 people in the state and 1,859,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to History.

History Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for History Jobs in Virginia

History grads earn an average of $112,024 in the state and $104,996 nationwide.

History Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 10 colleges in Virginia offering History degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 33% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,648 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,409 a year. The school admits about 82% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

History Careers in VA

Some of the careers History majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
History Teachers, Postsecondary $38,484
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Curators $79,764
Archivists $53,759
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273

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