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History Schools in Illinois

146 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, History is the 69th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 46,060 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Illinois

In this state, history grads earn an average of $64,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,262 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,915 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,590.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. A typical student attending UIS will pay a net price of $12,034. Graduates earn an average $42,781 after graduation.

History Careers in IL

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
History Professors 0% $80,660
Historians 0% $63,600

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