by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ASU - Tempe ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #84 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,849 a year. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $49,412 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, history students borrow a median amount of $28,513 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at ASU - Tempe is $195 per month.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
Of the 113 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from ASU - Tempe in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 history majors earned their master's degree from ASU - Tempe. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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