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History Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 60 students earned their History degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, History is the 66th 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

In this state, there are 43,020 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $64,160, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. 94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia.

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

In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072. 95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State.

#3

Emory University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 90% of the teachers are full time.

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

65% of the teachers are full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,372 after graduation.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. In their early career, CAU grads earn an average salary of $31,735.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,199 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,864 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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

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