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History Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 88 students earned their History degrees in NJ.

A History major is the 50th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in New Jersey

48,510 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 New Jersey

In this state, history grads earn an average of $76,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,836. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,877.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

In their early career, Rutgers Newark grads earn an average salary of $54,962. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,996.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall.

History Careers in NJ

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Curators 9% $65,620
Archivists 8% $63,600
History Professors 8% $80,960
Managers 7% $127,510
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $54,700
Historians -8% $77,500

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