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History Schools in Arkansas

25 students earned History degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, History is the 24th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 15,260 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Arkansas

History grads earn an average of $51,780 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Arkansas that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 88% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. A typical student attending A-State will pay a net price of $14,189. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,687 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UA Little Rock will pay a net price of $16,065. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#3

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $34,259 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

History Careers in AR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Archivists 20% $46,750
Managers 16% $75,190
Curators 14% $46,330
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $35,410
History Professors 11% $58,760
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Education 3,395
Communication & Journalism 108
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 58
Social Sciences 47
Psychology 47
Library Science 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 13

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