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History Schools in Louisiana

78 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, History is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 68
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 78.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for History Grads in Louisiana

24,120 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 Louisiana

History grads earn an average of $45,480 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Graduates earn an average $34,857 after graduation. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, Southeastern grads earn an average salary of $36,197. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. In their early career, UNO grads earn an average salary of $36,166. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public school has an average net price of $11,304. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year. 96% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $39,749.

History Careers in LA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Archivists 25% $44,060
History Professors 17% $60,800
Curators 11% $39,820
Museum Technicians and Conservators 11% $18,740
Managers 9% $79,900
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Education 1,732
Psychology 249
Social Sciences 163
Library Science 102
Communication & Journalism 75
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 9
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 3

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