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History in Pennsylvania

History Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 1,308 students earned their History degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, History is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 195
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 64,180 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, history grads earn an average of $63,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at SRU. 87% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending SRU will pay a net price of $19,718.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Villanova University

Villanova
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. 60% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $43,090.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,027.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $32,223. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,562.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending East Stroudsburg University will pay a net price of $19,184. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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La Salle University

Philadelphia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,991.

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History Careers in PA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
History Professors 8% $83,200
Archivists 7% $52,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Social Sciences 1,001
Theology & Religious Vocations 752
English Language & Literature 458
Communication & Journalism 367
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 157
Philosophy & Religious Studies 122
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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