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History Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 135 students earned their History degrees in NC.

A History major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in North Carolina

38,960 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 North Carolina

In this state, history grads earn an average of $51,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,136. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,629.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,249 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Duke University

Durham
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. 63% of students get financical aid. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public school has an average net price of $13,989. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution.

History Careers in NC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560
Museum Technicians and Conservators 11% $38,660
History Professors 10% $65,650
Curators 10% $43,640
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Archivists 0% $50,130
Historians 0% $61,190

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