by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Tarleton ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Tarleton was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #19 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tarleton State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Tarleton. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tarleton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,566 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 Tarleton, history students borrow a median amount of $24,600 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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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 Tarleton State University.
The history program at Tarleton awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
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 Tarleton State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Tarleton in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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