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History Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 85 students earned their History degrees in CT.

A History major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in Connecticut

There are 22,890 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 Connecticut

In this state, history grads earn an average of $67,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

#1

Yale University

New Haven
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $72,046 after graduation. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,888 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,096 a year.

History Careers in CT

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Curators 12% $66,530
Archivists 10% $62,820
Museum Technicians and Conservators 9% $54,980
Managers 9% $118,140
History Professors 6% $82,560
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Education 2,205
Psychology 491
Social Sciences 279
Communication & Journalism 167
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 105
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 53
Library Science 20

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