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. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in history from UMSL. This makes it the #23 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,788 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
Graduates of the master's history program at UMSL make a median salary of $34,243. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMSL, history students borrow a median amount of $28,738 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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 University of Missouri - St Louis.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from UMSL. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UMSL. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
