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 Middlebury ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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Middlebury was ranked #55 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 Vermont.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Middlebury College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middlebury go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,318 a year. 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 Middlebury, history students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
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 Middlebury College.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Middlebury in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middlebury are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middlebury College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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