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History Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 73 students earned their History degrees in TN.

A History major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Tennessee

There are 35,570 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $49,920, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,904.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Austin Peay State University grads earn an average salary of $34,105. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845.

History Careers in TN

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Curators 24% $46,420
Archivists 20% $35,100
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $43,290
Managers 13% $74,130
History Professors 11% $62,050
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Education 3,386
Psychology 424
Social Sciences 187
Library Science 140
Communication & Journalism 105
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 84
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 9

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