History at Temple University
If you are interested in studying history, you may want to check out the program at Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Temple is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 37,236.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
Temple History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Temple History Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #69 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 Temple
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Temple University.
Temple History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from Temple, 60% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in history.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 3 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within History
History majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Temple University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
History | 10 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- English Language & Literature
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 PA, the home state for Temple University.
Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 50,460 | $64,830 |
Managers | 11,060 | $126,290 |
History Professors | 1,000 | $93,300 |
Curators | 670 | $53,840 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators | 600 | $42,700 |
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 Audrey under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.