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History Schools in New York

477 students earned History degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, History is the 47th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 391
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 61.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in New York

98,110 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 York

In this state, history grads earn an average of $73,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,574 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,569.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation. 65% of the teachers are full time. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Queens College

Queens
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,538 after graduation. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. 91% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,210. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,213 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,703.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

History Careers in NY

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Curators 21% $66,400
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $54,370
History Professors 18% $80,470
Archivists 17% $50,780
Managers 10% $109,910
Historians 10% $28,920
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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