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 BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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BYU was ranked #48 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 Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $29,901. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, history students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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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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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 101 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from BYU in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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