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History in Maryland

History Schools in Maryland

In 2022-2023, 583 students earned their History degrees in MD.

In this state, History is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Maryland

There are 35,200 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 Maryland

History grads earn an average of $72,610 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,820. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

A typical student attending Salisbury will pay a net price of $18,212. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,319.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

A typical student attending Morgan State will pay a net price of $13,669. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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History Careers in MD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
History Professors 5% $73,690
Archivists 4% $63,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Social Sciences 1,347
Communication & Journalism 268
English Language & Literature 207
Liberal Arts & Humanities 98
Philosophy & Religious Studies 54
Theology & Religious Vocations 49
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 42
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33

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