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History Schools in New Jersey

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

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

Education Levels of History Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 48,510 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $76,320, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation.

History Careers in NJ

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Curators 9% $65,620
Archivists 8% $63,600
History Professors 8% $80,960
Managers 7% $127,510
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Museum Technicians and Conservators 0% $54,700
Historians -8% $77,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Education 3,752
Psychology 851
Social Sciences 349
Library Science 194
Communication & Journalism 102
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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