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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #12 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kean University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kean go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,093 a year. 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 Kean, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Kean University.
Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Kean in 2020-2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kean are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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