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History in Wisconsin

History Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 586 students earned their History degrees in WI.

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 451
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 82
Master’s Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,427. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,648.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,435. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Oshkosh will pay a net price of $14,899. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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History Careers in WI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Archivists 14% $48,020
History Professors 6% $73,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Social Sciences 3,504
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,376
Communication & Journalism 1,988
English Language & Literature 789
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 787
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 360
Philosophy & Religious Studies 236
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 191

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