History Associate Degrees
There are 1,367 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in History. This degree is more popular with male students, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of History graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 30,992 people earned theirHistory majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in History at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,382 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,368 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,457 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 773 |
Earnings of History Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in History of $45,509 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,609 |
| 4 years | $45,509 |
| 5 years | $52,530 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for History students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in History. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,489 |
| Women | 893 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of History graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,052 | 44.2% |
| Asian | 110 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 953 | 40.0% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 56 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 11 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular History Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,480 colleges that offer a associate degree in History. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for History majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 567 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 542 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. This school awarded 526 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 381 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 235 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. This school awarded 231 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gettysburg College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. This school awarded 217 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 215 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. This school awarded 183 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 179 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 154 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 143 associate degrees in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for History majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their associate degree in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
History Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 30,992 |
| HISTORY | — |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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