Nevada · History

Best History institutions in Nevada, ranked by earnings

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 54.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
113
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,981
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
39%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
$80,050
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Nevada State University
Henderson Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,1492234%$26,611
2University of Nevada - Reno
Reno Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,9815361%$18,780
3University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas Public · Bachelor's degree
$16,1002651%$19,099

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Nevada

Jobs in Nevada
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$80,050
median $75,640
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Curators
$72,900 avg · 130 jobs
Museum Technicians and Conservators
$48,970 avg · 120 jobs
History Teachers, Postsecondary
$80,240 avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing History programs in Nevada.

Which History program in Nevada has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Nevada State University tops the list at $50,149. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Historians earn in Nevada?+

The average annual wage for Historians in Nevada is $80,050 (median $75,640). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the History program?+

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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