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History in Michigan

History Schools in Michigan

610 students earned History degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

A History major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Michigan

There are 31,970 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 Michigan

In this state, history grads earn an average of $62,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 74% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,630. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,449. 86% of the teachers are full time.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $12,614. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,884.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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History Careers in MI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Archivists 13% $49,090
History Professors 10% $76,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Theology & Religious Vocations 516
Social Sciences 441
Communication & Journalism 298
English Language & Literature 163
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 100
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
Philosophy & Religious Studies 45
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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