History Schools In Atlanta, Georgia
History faculty can choose to work at one of 7 history schools in Atlanta. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in history in the city of Atlanta, which encompasses history training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in History
- Masters degree in History
- PhD degree in History
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia History Employment
| Atlanta | 90 |
| Georgia | 180 |
Of the 180 history professionals employed in Georgia, 90 work in Atlanta. There has been a 10% decline in the number of history professionals in Atlanta between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of history professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia History employment growth
| 170 | 180 | 230 | 200 | 180 |
| 100 | 60 | 110 | 90 | 90 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
History VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $52,740 | $59,100 | $46,190 | $49,550 | $46,080 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: History in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
As the number of history professionals in Atlanta has shrunk, salaries for history professionals have also decreased. Atlanta history professionals made $46,080 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for history professionals in Atlanta was $52,740 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for History professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$19,320 |
25th percentile |
$23,850 |
50th percentile |
$44,200 |
75th percentile |
$64,460 |
90th percentile |
$78,770 |
Atlanta history professionals earn a median yearly salary of $44,200. The 10% of history professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $19,320 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $78,770 per year.
Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in Atlanta
History |
$46,080 |
Liberal Arts |
$57,510 |
Political Science |
$73,420 |
History professional salaries in Atlanta are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
History schools in Atlanta
Many of Atlanta's history professionals are graduates of one of the 7 accredited history schools in the city.
History Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
Atlanta's history schools offer 13 history degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed History Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
208 |
master |
24 |
doctor |
15 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 247 |
In 2010 approximately 247 students graduated from history courses.