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History in District of Columbia

History Schools in District of Columbia

265 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $35,965. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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#2

American University

Washington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,417. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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History Careers in DC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
History Professors 9% $105,790
Archivists 5% $74,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Social Sciences 1,630
Communication & Journalism 475
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 136
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 105
Philosophy & Religious Studies 68
English Language & Literature 67
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 56

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