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History Schools in Washington

475 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, History is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Washington

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 443
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 26,900 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Washington

In this state, history grads earn an average of $67,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 56% of students get financical aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,514. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. In their early career, Gonzaga grads earn an average salary of $62,373. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,562. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This private school has an average net price of $35,109.

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Walla Walla University

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

An average student at Walla Walla U will pay a net price of $22,823. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at Walla Walla U. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,130 after earning their degree at this institution.

History Careers in WA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 27% $41,800
Curators 26% $61,640
Managers 22% $116,700
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
History Professors 16% $63,790
Archivists 14% $53,180
Historians 0% $71,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Education 5,206
Social Sciences 3,812
Psychology 2,848
Communication & Journalism 2,086
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 421
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 412
Library Science 141

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