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History in West Virginia

History Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 444 students earned their History degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, History is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 170
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in West Virginia

5,940 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $47,280, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $10,168. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at WVU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,347.

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Marshall University

Huntington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,370. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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History Careers in WV

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
History Professors 11% $39,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Communication & Journalism 146
Social Sciences 86
English Language & Literature 33
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 31
Theology & Religious Vocations 26
Liberal Arts & Humanities 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 2
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1

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