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History Schools in Pennsylvania

132 students earned History degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,673 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $19,927. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at SRU.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,483 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,058.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. 83% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $20,141. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#10

La Salle University

Philadelphia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,840 after graduation. 47% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

History Careers in PA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Curators 9% $48,450
History Professors 8% $83,200
Museum Technicians and Conservators 8% $37,990
Archivists 7% $52,210
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Managers 3% $116,820
Historians 0% $64,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 7,877
Psychology 1,831
Social Sciences 1,001
Communication & Journalism 367
Library Science 260
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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