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. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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U of U was ranked #51 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 #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from U of U. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of U is $38,866. 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 U of U, history students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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 University of Utah.
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from U of U in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in History from U of U in 2020-2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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