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History Schools in Missouri

108 students earned History degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, History is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 33,670 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Missouri

In this state, history grads earn an average of $54,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,078 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UCM will pay a net price of $14,058.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 61% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation.

#8

Lincoln University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at LU Missouri.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Northwest will pay a net price of $12,925.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,568. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

History Careers in MO

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
History Professors 17% $70,360
Curators 13% $59,150
Historians 13% $45,290
Managers 10% $93,580
Archivists 8% $49,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 6% $38,550
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Education 4,657
Psychology 518
Social Sciences 312
Communication & Journalism 209
Library Science 105
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 80
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 19

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