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 |
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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.

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%

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.

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.

Most Popular History Programs in MI
There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
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.
Request InformationIt 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.
Request Information96% 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.
Request InformationA 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.
Request InformationIt 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.
Request InformationA 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.
Request InformationMost 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request InformationRelated Programs
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Careers in MI
Some of the careers history majors go into include:
Job Title | MI Job Growth | MI Median Salary |
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Archivists | 13% | $49,090 |
History Professors | 10% | $76,050 |
Related Majors in Michigan
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.
Major | Annual Graduates in MI |
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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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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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