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 USU ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from USU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $33,598. 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 USU, history students borrow a median amount of $25,237 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Utah State University.
Of the 48 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from USU, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 8 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from USU, about 63% were men and 38% were 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 Utah State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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