History at University of Kansas
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 University of Kansas stacks up to those at other schools.KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and approximately 26,744 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.
KU History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Online Classes Are Available at KU
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
KU does offer online education options in history for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
KU History Rankings
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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 KU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Kansas.
KU History Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 University of Kansas. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 6 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- English Language & Literature
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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 KS, the home state for University of Kansas.
| Occupation | Jobs in KS | Average Salary in KS |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 11,660 | $51,490 |
| Managers | 2,420 | $102,560 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 160 | $36,040 |
| History Professors | 150 | $75,440 |
| Curators | 120 | $50,630 |
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 Arnhem under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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