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History Schools in Maryland

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

In terms of popularity, History is the 80th most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 35,200 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $72,610, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. 80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

#3

Salisbury University

Salisbury
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,112 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $17,351. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

History Careers in MD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
History Professors 5% $73,690
Curators 5% $63,240
Archivists 4% $63,020
Managers 2% $119,900
Museum Technicians and Conservators 2% $56,230
Historians 0% $61,190

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