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History Schools in Wisconsin

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

A History major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 496
Master’s Degree 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 83.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 33,170 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, history grads earn an average of $50,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,234. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,486. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,126 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,417. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,380. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. In their early career, Marquette grads earn an average salary of $57,725.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. A typical student attending UW - Green Bay will pay a net price of $13,092. Graduates earn an average $40,672 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,650 a year. A typical student attending UW - Eau Claire will pay a net price of $16,051. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,346. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,037 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,295 a year. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $38,442 after graduation.

History Careers in WI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $36,720
Archivists 14% $48,020
Managers 13% $75,630
Curators 10% $49,590
History Professors 6% $73,210
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Historians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Education 5,792
Social Sciences 3,504
Psychology 2,695
Communication & Journalism 1,988
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 360
Library Science 298
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 191

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