North Dakota · History

Best colleges for History in North Dakota

Ranked by graduates a year

University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University and University of Mary award the most History degrees and certificates in North Dakota: 13, 13 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 North Dakota colleges offer History and award 43 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
7
offering CIP 54.01
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
43
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
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1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,583
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Historians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

7 institutions offering History in North Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of North Dakota
Grand Forks Public
—1360%——
2North Dakota State University
Fargo Public
—1364%—$27,000
3University of Mary
Bismarck Private not-for-profit
—467%$16,753—
4Minot State University
Minot Public
—445%——
5Valley City State University
Valley City Public
—453%——
6University of Jamestown
Jamestown Private not-for-profit
—349%$19,583—
7Dickinson State University
Dickinson Public
—251%——

Colleges awarding the most History degrees in North Dakota

Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of North Dakota
Grand Forks Public
13Not reported
2North Dakota State University
Fargo Public
13Not reported
3University of Mary
Bismarck Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
4Minot State University
Minot Public
4Not reported
5Valley City State University
Valley City Public
4Not reported
6University of Jamestown
Jamestown Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
7Dickinson State University
Dickinson Public
2Not reported

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 North Dakota

Jobs in North Dakota
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Related careers

History Teachers, Postsecondary
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Museum Technicians and Conservators
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Curators
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing History programs in North Dakota.

Which North Dakota colleges award the most History degrees?+

University of North Dakota (13 graduates a year), North Dakota State University (13 graduates a year) and University of Mary (4 graduates a year) award the most History degrees and certificates in North Dakota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 North Dakota colleges offer History.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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