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William & Mary is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from William & Mary. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at William & Mary.
The history program at William & Mary awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
The history program at William & Mary awarded 16 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 130 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 440 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 96 |
| English Language & Literature | 65 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 63 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 43 |
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