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History in Georgia

History Schools in Georgia

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

As a degree choice, History is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Georgia

43,020 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 Georgia

In this state, history grads earn an average of $64,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,374. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,202. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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Emory University

Atlanta
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. 89% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 62% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,601.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at CAU. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. A typical student attending VSU will pay a net price of $13,063.

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History Careers in GA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Archivists 33% $66,430
History Professors 16% $75,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Theology & Religious Vocations 477
Social Sciences 456
Communication & Journalism 274
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 135
English Language & Literature 129
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 80
Philosophy & Religious Studies 70
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 45

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