History Schools
In Jersey City, New Jersey
History faculty can choose to work at one of 2 history schools in Jersey City. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the history academic community in Jersey City, and the future trends. Academia in history includes history training at the history bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey History Employment
| Jersey City | 500 |
| New Jersey | 150 |
Exactly 500 of the 150 history professionals employed in New Jersey, work in Jersey City. The number of history professionals in Jersey City has shrunk by 4% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of history professionals in Jersey City has decreased, overall employment in Jersey City has increased.
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey History employment growth
| 270 | 290 | 290 | 220 | 150 |
| 520 | 540 | 570 | 500 | 500 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Jersey City
History VS. All professions salaries in Jersey City
| $47,680 | $52,005 | $56,140 | $57,680 | $55,855 |
| $50,840 | $52,790 | $54,850 | $56,250 | $57,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: History in Jersey City
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jersey City
In Jersey City, salaries for history professionals have increased. In 2010 Jersey City history professionals earned an average yearly salary of $55,855. The average salary for history professionals in Jersey City was $47,680 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Jersey City.
Salary percentiles for History professionals in Jersey City
10th percentile |
$30,090 |
25th percentile |
$40,665 |
50th percentile |
$53,670 |
75th percentile |
$65,340 |
90th percentile |
$89,990 |
History professionals in Jersey City earn a median salary of $53,670 per year. The difference in pay between the history professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 199%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,090 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $89,990 per year.
Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in Jersey City
History |
$55,855 |
Liberal Arts |
$106,100 |
Political Science |
$112,300 |
History professional salaries in Jersey City are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
History schools in Jersey City
There are 2 accredited history schools in the city. Many of Jersey City's history professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
History Programs Offered In Jersey City
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Jersey City's history schools offer 2 history degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed History Degrees In Jersey City
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
77 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 77 |
In 2010 approximately 77 students completed history courses.