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History Schools in Colorado

50 students earned History degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in Colorado

There are 26,880 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 Colorado

History grads earn an average of $62,090 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Adams State.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 59% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. This public school has an average net price of $18,679. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,470. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

In their early career, University of Northern Colorado grads earn an average salary of $39,460. 99% of students get financical aid. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

History Careers in CO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Curators 27% $58,650
Museum Technicians and Conservators 25% $38,420
History Professors 24% $62,080
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Archivists 17% $42,500
Historians 17% $82,450
Managers 16% $127,750

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