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History Schools in Texas

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

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

Education Levels of History Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 135,050 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Texas

In this state, history grads earn an average of $66,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,035. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,509. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation. A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,887. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,721.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,526. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,187 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year.

History Careers in TX

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Curators 15% $51,000
History Professors 15% $76,270
Managers 15% $113,510
Historians 8% $63,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Education 11,415
Psychology 2,011
Social Sciences 1,263
Library Science 802
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 646
Communication & Journalism 637
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 375

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