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History Schools in Maryland

55 students earned History degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

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 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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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
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,428. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

#3

Salisbury University

Salisbury
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. In their early career, Salisbury grads earn an average salary of $47,391.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,729 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,112 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

History Careers in MD

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
History Professors 5% $73,690
Curators 5% $63,240
Archivists 4% $63,020
Managers 2% $119,900
Museum Technicians and Conservators 2% $56,230
Historians 0% $61,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Education 3,634
Social Sciences 1,347
Psychology 286
Communication & Journalism 268
Library Science 104
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 15

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