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History Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 108 students earned their History degrees in MO.

In this state, History is the 50th most popular major out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Missouri

There are 33,670 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $54,280, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,811 a year.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,078 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,346 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

#8

Lincoln University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,583. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,907 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

History Careers in MO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
History Professors 17% $70,360
Curators 13% $59,150
Historians 13% $45,290
Managers 10% $93,580
Archivists 8% $49,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 6% $38,550
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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