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History Schools in Florida

90 students earned History degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

A History major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Florida

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) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in Florida

There are 72,860 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 Florida

In this state, history grads earn an average of $54,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,089.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $10,735. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,135. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,109 after graduation. 69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#10

University of Miami

Coral Gables
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution.

History Careers in FL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Curators 21% $40,590
Museum Technicians and Conservators 20% $39,720
History Professors 17% $75,380
Managers 17% $90,740
Archivists 17% $41,050
Historians 14% $47,900
High School Teachers 14% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Education 5,192
Psychology 2,049
Communication & Journalism 672
Social Sciences 594
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 119
Library Science 98
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 56

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