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History Schools in Pennsylvania

132 students earned History degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 81st most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 64,180 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $63,590, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $40,673 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 66% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 75% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

In their early career, Ship grads earn an average salary of $42,269. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at East Stroudsburg University. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#10

La Salle University

Philadelphia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $51,840 after graduation.

History Careers in PA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Curators 9% $48,450
History Professors 8% $83,200
Museum Technicians and Conservators 8% $37,990
Archivists 7% $52,210
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Managers 3% $116,820
Historians 0% $64,350

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