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History Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 73 students earned their History degrees in TN.

A History major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Tennessee

35,570 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 Tennessee

History grads earn an average of $49,920 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,660 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

In their early career, ETSU grads earn an average salary of $33,204. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 67% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $18,579.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,845. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,105 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

History Careers in TN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Curators 24% $46,420
Archivists 20% $35,100
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $43,290
Managers 13% $74,130
History Professors 11% $62,050
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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