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History Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 65 students earned their History degrees in WI.

As a degree choice, History is the 44th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Wisconsin

There are 33,170 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $50,610, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Wisconsin that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,234. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,725 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

In their early career, MBU grads earn an average salary of $35,487. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,788. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at MBU.

History Careers in WI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $36,720
Archivists 14% $48,020
Managers 13% $75,630
Curators 10% $49,590
History Professors 6% $73,210
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Historians 0% $0

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