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History Schools in Georgia

60 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Emory University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $14,257. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,571. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,659 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,974.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

In their early career, CSU grads earn an average salary of $33,372. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at CAU. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,864 a year. This public school has an average net price of $13,240. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Curators 14% $43,230
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $40,490
Managers 9% $109,920
Historians 0% $62,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Education 6,283
Psychology 495
Social Sciences 456
Communication & Journalism 274
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 135
Library Science 120
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 45

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