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.

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%

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.

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.

Most Popular History Programs in WI
There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
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.
Request InformationSeeking 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request Information23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationA 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.
Request InformationIt 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.
Request InformationHistory Careers in WI
Some of the careers history majors go into include:
Job Title | WI Job Growth | WI Median Salary |
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Archivists | 14% | $48,020 |
History Professors | 6% | $73,210 |
Related Majors in Wisconsin
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.
Major | Annual Graduates in WI |
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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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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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