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 UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from UofM. This makes it the #84 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.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,861 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, history students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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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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 Memphis.
Of the 45 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UofM, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UofM in 2021, 60% were men and 40% 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 Memphis with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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