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History in Colorado

History Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 495 students earned their History degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, History is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for History Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 26,880 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $62,090, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 93% of students get financical aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,772. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,971. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,782. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,465. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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History Careers in CO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
History Professors 24% $62,080
Archivists 17% $42,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Social Sciences 423
Communication & Journalism 286
English Language & Literature 178
Theology & Religious Vocations 174
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94
Liberal Arts & Humanities 73
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 70
Philosophy & Religious Studies 63

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