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. In addition, we cover how Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #56 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University is $31,251. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of $24,945 a year. 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 Middle Tennessee State University, history students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% 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 Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 history majors earned their master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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