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History Schools in Virginia

275 students earned History degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 234
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 18.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Virginia

There are 46,180 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $68,770, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,593.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204.

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,050. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. In their early career, URichmond grads earn an average salary of $61,214.

History Careers in VA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
History Professors 14% $64,840
Curators 13% $60,920
Historians 13% $77,110
Museum Technicians and Conservators 12% $42,250
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Managers 11% $130,590
Archivists 9% $53,290

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