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History in Florida

History Schools in Florida

943 students earned History degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 848
Master’s Degree 68
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for History Grads in Florida

72,860 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $54,120, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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118 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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University of Florida

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 89% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,450.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,722. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,852. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,300.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $8,636.

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#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,625.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,161. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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History Careers in FL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
History Professors 17% $75,380
Archivists 17% $41,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 64,444
Social Sciences 8,162
Communication & Journalism 6,024
English Language & Literature 2,381
Theology & Religious Vocations 902
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 833
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 706
Philosophy & Religious Studies 520

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