History Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
History faculty can choose to work at one of 9 history schools in Chicago. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the history academic community in Chicago, and the future trends. Academia in history includes history training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in History
- Masters degree in History
- PhD degree in History
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois History Employment
| Chicago | 240 |
| Illinois | 320 |
Exactly 240 of Illinois' 320 history professionals work in Chicago. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of history professionals in Chicago has shrunk by 37%. As the number of history professionals in Chicago has decreased, overall employment in Chicago has increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois History employment growth
| 570 | 560 | 560 | 360 | 320 |
| 380 | 360 | 340 | 250 | 240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
History VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $41,810 | $47,975 | $49,870 | $48,540 | $49,150 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: History in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
In Chicago, salaries for history professionals have increased. In 2010 history professionals in Chicago reportedly earned an average salary of $49,150 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for history professionals in Chicago was $41,810 per year. The growth in the salary of history professionals in Chicago is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for History professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$28,825 |
25th percentile |
$37,645 |
50th percentile |
$43,380 |
75th percentile |
$61,220 |
90th percentile |
$81,830 |
History professionals make a median salary of $43,380 per year in Chicago. The difference in pay between the history professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 184%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $28,825 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $81,830 per year.
Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in Chicago
History |
$49,150 |
Political Science |
$53,100 |
Liberal Arts |
$54,680 |
On average history professional salaries in Chicago are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
History schools in Chicago
There are 9 accredited history schools in the city. Many of Chicago's history professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
History Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 21 |
There are a total of 21 degree and certificate programs in history offered by Chicago's history schools.
Student Completed History Degrees In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
376 |
master |
73 |
doctor |
32 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 481 |
In 2010 approximately 481 students completed history courses.