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History Schools in Colorado

50 students earned History degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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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
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,762 a year. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $15,648.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,967.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

History Careers in CO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Curators 27% $58,650
Museum Technicians and Conservators 25% $38,420
History Professors 24% $62,080
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Archivists 17% $42,500
Historians 17% $82,450
Managers 16% $127,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Education 2,359
Psychology 1,139
Social Sciences 423
Communication & Journalism 286
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94
Library Science 79
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 8

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