History at Princeton University
If you are interested in studying history, you may want to check out the program at Princeton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Princeton is located in Princeton, New Jersey and has a total student population of 7,853.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
Princeton History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Princeton History Rankings
There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at Princeton
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Princeton University.
Princeton History Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at Princeton University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Princeton University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 22 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- English Language & Literature
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Social Sciences
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NJ, the home state for Princeton University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NJ | Average Salary in NJ |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 29,140 | $76,390 |
| Managers | 18,370 | $138,820 |
| History Professors | 750 | $91,270 |
| Curators | 120 | $75,750 |
| Historians | 80 | $76,320 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Quantockgoblin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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