History Schools
In Columbia, South Carolina
There are 2 history schools in Columbia for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in history in the city of Columbia, which encompasses history training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in History
- Masters degree in History
- PhD degree in History
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbia Vs. South Carolina History Employment
| Columbia | 70 |
| South Carolina | 200 |
Of the 200 history professionals employed in South Carolina, 70 work in Columbia. There has been a 0% decline in the number of history professionals in Columbia between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of history professionals in Columbia has decreased, overall employment in Columbia has increased.
Columbia Vs. South Carolina History employment growth
| 90 | 110 | 130 | 130 | 200 |
| 70 | No data | No data | No data | 70 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: South Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Columbia
History VS. All professions salaries in Columbia
| $33,310 | No data | No data | No data | $35,380 |
| $35,040 | $36,880 | $38,180 | $39,020 | $40,340 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: History in Columbia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbia
In Columbia, salaries for history professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $35,380 per year was earned by history professionals in Columbia. Four years earlier in 2006, history professionals in Columbia made an average salary of $33,310 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Columbia.
Salary percentiles for History professionals in Columbia
10th percentile |
$27,130 |
25th percentile |
$31,270 |
50th percentile |
$35,010 |
75th percentile |
$39,340 |
90th percentile |
$45,110 |
History professionals in Columbia earn a median salary of $35,010 per year. The 10% of history professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $27,130 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $45,110 per year.
Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in Columbia
History |
$35,380 |
Liberal Arts |
$62,710 |
On average history professional salaries in Columbia are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
History schools in Columbia
There are 2 accredited history schools in the city. Many of Columbia's history professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
History Programs Offered In Columbia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in history offered by Columbia's history schools.
Student Completed History Degrees In Columbia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
125 |
master |
14 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 144 |
In 2010 approximately 144 students graduated from history courses.