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History in Alabama

History Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 462 students earned their History degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, History is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Alabama

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Alabama

There are 19,030 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Alabama

In this state, history grads earn an average of $54,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,888.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,755. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,527. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,979.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 96% of students get financical aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,002.

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History Careers in AL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Archivists 14% $45,350
History Professors 6% $63,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 293
Social Sciences 263
Communication & Journalism 218
English Language & Literature 115
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Liberal Arts & Humanities 40
Philosophy & Religious Studies 38
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 21

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