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History Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 25 students earned their History degrees in AR.

A History major is the 45th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Arkansas

There are 15,260 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 Arkansas

In this state, history grads earn an average of $51,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 5 colleges in Arkansas that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#3

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA.

History Careers in AR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Archivists 20% $46,750
Managers 16% $75,190
Curators 14% $46,330
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $35,410
History Professors 11% $58,760
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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