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History Schools in District of Columbia

73 students earned History degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of History Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 24,940 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $86,080, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#2

American University

Washington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $40,088. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,584 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

History Careers in DC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
History Professors 9% $105,790
Curators 6% $79,370
Archivists 5% $74,410
Historians 4% $106,680
Museum Technicians and Conservators 4% $68,030
Managers 3% $141,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Social Sciences 1,630
Education 816
Communication & Journalism 475
Psychology 396
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 136
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 56
Library Science 36

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