History Schools
In Rochester, New York
History faculty can choose to work at one of 4 history schools in Rochester. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in history in the city of Rochester, which encompasses history training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in History
- Masters degree in History
- PhD degree in History
Statistics
Professional Trends
Rochester Vs. New York History Employment
| Rochester | 60 |
| New York | 1,090 |
Exactly 60 of New York's 1,090 history professionals work in Rochester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of history professionals in Rochester has shrunk by 40%. As the employment for history professionals in Rochester has decreased, overall employment in Rochester has increased.
Rochester Vs. New York History employment growth
| 1,180 | 1,110 | 1,180 | 1,080 | 1,090 |
| 100 | 100 | 70 | 50 | 60 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Rochester
History VS. All professions salaries in Rochester
| $34,875 | $35,240 | $37,220 | $29,060 | $28,640 |
| $39,410 | $40,660 | $41,700 | $42,270 | $43,210 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: History in Rochester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Rochester
As the number of history professionals in Rochester has shrunk, salaries for history professionals have also decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $28,640 per year was earned by history professionals in Rochester. The average salary for history professionals in Rochester was $34,875 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of history professionals in Rochester is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for History professionals in Rochester
10th percentile |
$22,160 |
25th percentile |
$25,160 |
50th percentile |
$27,840 |
75th percentile |
$30,930 |
90th percentile |
$36,280 |
Rochester history professionals earn a median yearly salary of $27,840. The 10% of history professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $22,160 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 64% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in Rochester
History |
$28,640 |
Liberal Arts |
$94,570 |
Political Science |
$126,850 |
Rochester history professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
History schools in Rochester
Many of Rochester's history professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited history schools in the city.
History Programs Offered In Rochester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
Rochester's history schools offer 6 history degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed History Degrees In Rochester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
94 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 102 |
In 2010 approximately 102 students completed history courses.