History at Stanford University
Every history school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the history program at Stanford University stacks up to those at other schools.Stanford is located in Stanford, California and approximately 15,953 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
Stanford History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Stanford History Rankings
There were 15 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Find Stanford University Programs
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at Stanford
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Stanford University.
Stanford History Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within History
If you plan to be a history major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Stanford University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 23 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- English Language & Literature
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
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 CA, the home state for Stanford University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Managers | 66,300 | $143,350 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 1,890 | $48,120 |
| History Professors | 1,380 | $103,940 |
| Curators | 1,140 | $67,650 |
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 Pere Joan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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