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History Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 249 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 197
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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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
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

A typical student attending WVU will pay a net price of $13,355. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 79% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,351. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,780 a year.

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
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Managers 6% $69,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Education 924
Psychology 195
Communication & Journalism 146
Social Sciences 86
Library Science 9
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 2
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1

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