by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Tufts ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Tufts came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Tufts. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $47,243. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tufts, history students borrow a median amount of $15,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Tufts University.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Tufts, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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