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History Schools in Michigan

64 students earned History degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 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 40
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 women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878.

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,007. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,212. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

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
Curators 12% $46,300
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $33,570
History Professors 10% $76,050
Managers 7% $95,390
High School Teachers 6% $62,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 2,978
Psychology 745
Social Sciences 441
Communication & Journalism 298
Library Science 169
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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