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History Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 73 students earned their History degrees in DC.

In this state, History is the 51st most popular major out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in District of Columbia

There are 24,940 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 District of Columbia

History grads earn an average of $86,080 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,107 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,108.

#2

American University

Washington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088. Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation. 53% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,801 a year.

#5

Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard.

History Careers in DC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
History Professors 9% $105,790
Curators 6% $79,370
Archivists 5% $74,410
Historians 4% $106,680
Museum Technicians and Conservators 4% $68,030
Managers 3% $141,320

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