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 UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in history from UMKC. This makes it the #65 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $28,057. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMKC, history students borrow a median amount of $25,445 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 University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UMKC in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of history master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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