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 Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,671 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Michigan State is $636 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 Michigan State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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