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History Schools in Ohio

155 students earned History degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Ohio

There are 68,550 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 Ohio

In this state, history grads earn an average of $61,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,974. Graduates earn an average $40,173 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. A typical student attending Ohio State will pay a net price of $16,845. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at OHIO Athens. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, OHIO Athens grads earn an average salary of $39,914.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Miami University - Oxford. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at University of Toledo. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. A typical student attending University of Akron Main Campus will pay a net price of $17,945. In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

History Careers in OH

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 13% $38,060
Historians 13% $75,110
Curators 10% $49,980
Archivists 8% $44,660
Managers 7% $97,600
History Professors 6% $75,590
High School Teachers 6% $61,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Education 3,830
Psychology 977
Social Sciences 575
Communication & Journalism 199
Library Science 173
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 173
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 102

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