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History Schools in Rhode Island

42 students earned History degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 26.2%
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Jobs for History Grads in Rhode Island

5,580 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 Rhode Island

History grads earn an average of $71,440 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,544. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

#2

Providence College

Providence
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

History Careers in RI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Curators 20% $54,010
Archivists 17% $58,760
History Professors 5% $92,340
Managers 4% $114,950
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $0

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