History Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in History is offered at 1,367 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in History. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of History graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of History Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 30,992 students earned theirHistory majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in History at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,382 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,368 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,457 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 773 |
Earnings of History Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in History of $45,509 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,609 |
| 4 years | $45,509 |
| 5 years | $52,530 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for History students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in History. About 50.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 100 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of History graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 72.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 9.1% |
| International Students | 5 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular History Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,480 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in History. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 567 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 542 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 526 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 278 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 235 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gettysburg College is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 219 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 215 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 183 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 179 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 166 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 159 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their graduate certificate in History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for History majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 154 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 143 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in History. This school awarded 142 graduate certificates in History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
History Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 30,992 |
| HISTORY | — |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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