History and Political Science
A program with a general synthesis of history and political science or a specialization which draws from history and political science. Includes instruction in comparative government and politics, historiography, historical research methods, political science, political theory, records administration, and systematic study of political institutions and behavior.
- Schools offering
- 17
- Annual completions
- 48
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program with a general synthesis of history and political science or a specialization which draws from history and political science. Includes instruction in comparative government and politics, historiography, historical research methods, political science, political theory, records administration, and systematic study of political institutions and behavior.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social science research assistants | $58k | +4.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| History teachers, postsecondary | $82k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Political science teachers, postsecondary | $95k | +2.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Political scientists | $139k | -3.1% | Master's degree |
| Historians | $74k | +2.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for History and Political Science
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Eureka College | Eureka, IL | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Glenville State University | Glenville, WV | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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