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History Schools in Kentucky

39 students earned History degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 92.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Kentucky

16,100 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, history grads earn an average of $51,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,231 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,763. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,522. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $11,736. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

History Careers in KY

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Archivists 50% $44,710
Curators 18% $47,580
Managers 9% $89,310
History Professors 8% $59,640
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $37,640
Historians 0% $38,010

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