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. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from UA. This makes it the #56 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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $30,190. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, history students borrow a median amount of $20,568 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 The University of Alabama.
The history program at UA awarded 114 bachelor'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 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 history majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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