History Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 360 | $75,020 | N/A | |
| Arizona | 130 | $76,900 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | 240 | $58,880 | N/A | |
| California | 1,150 | $134,260 | N/A | |
| Colorado | 350 | $74,970 | N/A | |
| Connecticut | 230 | $100,760 | N/A | |
| District of Columbia | 140 | $103,620 | N/A | |
| Florida | 260 | $53,820 | N/A | |
| Georgia | 580 | $68,980 | N/A | |
| Hawaii | 140 | $68,770 | N/A | |
| Illinois | 680 | $93,140 | N/A | |
| Indiana | 390 | $88,820 | N/A | |
| Iowa | 240 | $67,160 | N/A | |
| Kansas | 110 | $72,760 | N/A | |
| Kentucky | 130 | $76,880 | N/A | |
| Louisiana | 160 | $74,660 | N/A | |
| Maine | 80 | $82,220 | N/A | |
| Maryland | 320 | $81,320 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | 780 | $110,460 | N/A | |
| Michigan | 410 | $84,960 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | 290 | $88,460 | N/A | |
| Mississippi | 160 | $67,700 | N/A | |
| Missouri | 400 | $70,890 | N/A | |
| Montana | 70 | $86,140 | N/A | |
| Nebraska | 120 | $78,560 | N/A | |
| Nevada | 70 | $78,980 | N/A | |
| New Hampshire | 90 | $97,380 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | 730 | $97,860 | N/A | |
| New Mexico | 90 | $78,120 | N/A | |
| New York | 1,860 | $101,230 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | 660 | $79,490 | N/A | |
| North Dakota | 60 | $80,740 | N/A | |
| Ohio | 680 | $81,270 | N/A | |
| Oklahoma | 190 | $58,840 | N/A | |
| Oregon | 190 | $97,220 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | 990 | $94,180 | N/A | |
| Rhode Island | 200 | $117,020 | N/A | |
| South Carolina | 220 | $72,790 | N/A | |
| South Dakota | 30 | $69,260 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | 500 | $74,940 | N/A | |
| Texas | 2,160 | $66,920 | N/A | |
| Utah | 150 | $84,800 | N/A | |
| Vermont | 40 | $88,390 | N/A | |
| Virginia | 810 | $84,110 | N/A | |
| Washington | 380 | $77,770 | N/A | |
| West Virginia | 140 | $46,460 | N/A | |
| Wisconsin | 280 | $82,760 | N/A |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.
A program that focuses on the study of the Medieval and/or Renaissance periods in European and circum-Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history and archeology, as well as studies of period art and music.
A program that focuses on genocide in human history with particular reference to Twentieth Century genocides such as that of the Ottoman Armenians during World War I and the Nazi Holocaust during World War II. Programs also focus on topics such as survivor studies and counseling, war crimes research and prevention, reconciliation and compensation, ethical and spiritual issues, holocaust art and literature, and legacy and effect in relation to subsequent generations.
A program that focuses on Western and Non-Western cultures and related topics in the periods of Pre-history and Antiquity. Includes such disciplines as ancient languages, archeology, history, art history, geography, population studies, environmental studies, religious studies, and the social sciences.
A program that focuses on the study of the classical ancient civilizations of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea, such as Athens, Anatolia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Mesopotamia, North Africa, and Rome. Includes instruction in ancient languages, ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, Greek and Roman mythology, philosophy, and religion.
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.
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
A program that focuses on the development of American society, culture, and institutions from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Includes instruction in American historiography, American history sources and materials, historical research methods, and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.
A program that focuses on the development of European society, culture, and institutions from the origins to the present. Includes instruction in European historiography, European history sources and materials, historical research methods, and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.
A program that focuses on the historical evolution of scientific theories, science applications and technologies, and the scientific, medical, and technological disciplines, as well as the philosophy of science and its historical socio-economic context. Includes instruction in the concepts and methods of philosophical inquiry; historiography of science; history of science, medicine, and technology; and research methods in the history of the scientific and engineering disciplines, including mathematics.
A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, the planning and administration of public history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other facilities.
A program that focuses on the development of the societies, cultures, and institutions of the Asian Continent from their origins to the present. Includes instruction in the historiography of specific cultures and periods; sources and materials; historical research methods; and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.
A program that focuses on the study of the history of warfare and military institutions in their operational, politico-economic and socio-cultural contexts; including airpower history, naval history, and military history. Includes instruction in military organization, military operations, the history of technology, leadership and biography, military psychology and behavior, international relations and politics, economics, aspects of general and regional history, cultural history and anthropology, historiography, and applicable quantitative methods.
Any instructional program in history not listed above.
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$86,460 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as history teachers, postsecondary.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 1%
- College dropout 2%
- Associate’s degree 2%
- Bachelor’s degree 15%
- Master’s degree 32%
- Doctorate degree 47%
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