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History Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 65 students earned their History degrees in WI.

In this state, History is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Wisconsin

33,170 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 Wisconsin

History grads earn an average of $50,610 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Wisconsin that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

In their early career, Marquette grads earn an average salary of $57,725. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,788. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,487 a year.

History Careers in WI

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $36,720
Archivists 14% $48,020
Managers 13% $75,630
Curators 10% $49,590
History Professors 6% $73,210
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Historians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Education 2,679
Psychology 529
Social Sciences 518
Library Science 288
Communication & Journalism 75
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33

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