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History Schools in Massachusetts

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

In this state, History is the 26th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.1%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Massachusetts

There are 37,480 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 Massachusetts

History grads earn an average of $69,300 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, UMass Boston grads earn an average salary of $50,432.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,526 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Northeastern grads earn an average salary of $65,632. An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $29,714.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038.

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. 66% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#8

Clark University

Worcester
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Tufts University

Medford
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494. In their early career, Tufts grads earn an average salary of $54,590.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,458 a year.

History Careers in MA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
History Professors 14% $82,720
Curators 13% $63,810
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $52,240
Archivists 9% $58,900
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Education 6,799
Social Sciences 1,789
Psychology 1,536
Communication & Journalism 819
Library Science 273
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 139
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 110

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