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History Schools in West Virginia

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

As a degree choice, History is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 197
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in West Virginia

There are 5,940 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 West Virginia

In this state, history grads earn an average of $47,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $28,143 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

History Careers in WV

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
History Professors 11% $39,310
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Managers 6% $69,210

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