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History in Texas

History Schools in Texas

2,104 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 228
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.4%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • 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
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,244. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,205. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,911.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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History Careers in TX

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
History Professors 15% $76,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Social Sciences 1,263
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,187
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 646
Communication & Journalism 637
English Language & Literature 542
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 375
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 229
Liberal Arts & Humanities 219

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