History Schools
In Detroit, Michigan
History faculty can choose to work at one of 3 history schools in Detroit. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in history in the city of Detroit, which encompasses history training at the following levels:
- History Certificate
- Bachelors degree in History
- Masters degree in History
- PhD degree in History
Statistics
Professional Trends
Detroit Vs. Michigan History Employment
| Detroit | 40 |
| Michigan | 130 |
Exactly 40 of Michigan's 130 history professionals work in Detroit. As the employment for history professionals in Detroit has increased, overall employment in Detroit has also increased.
Detroit Vs. Michigan History employment growth
| 210 | 180 | 170 | 140 | 130 |
| No data | No data | 50 | 40 | 40 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Michigan
- Dark Yellow: Detroit
History VS. All professions salaries in Detroit
| No data | No data | $53,200 | $55,440 | $50,370 |
| $46,670 | $47,590 | $46,920 | $46,900 | $47,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: History in Detroit
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Detroit
In 2010 Detroit history professionals earned an average yearly salary of $50,370. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Detroit.
Salary percentiles for History professionals in Detroit
10th percentile |
$26,770 |
25th percentile |
$38,250 |
50th percentile |
$49,550 |
75th percentile |
$65,740 |
90th percentile |
$76,260 |
History professionals make a median salary of $49,550 per year in Detroit. The 10% of history professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $26,770 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 185% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in Detroit
Political Science |
$0 |
History |
$50,370 |
Liberal Arts |
$68,430 |
History professional salaries in Detroit are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
History schools in Detroit
There are 3 accredited history schools in the city. Many of Detroit's history professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
History Programs Offered In Detroit
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 7 |
There are a total of 7 degree and certificate programs in history offered by Detroit's history schools.
Student Completed History Degrees In Detroit
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
43 |
master |
14 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
32 |
| Total | 92 |
In 2010 approximately 92 students completed history courses.