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, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in history from The American University. This makes it the #29 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's history program at The American University make a median salary of $39,634. 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 The American University, 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 American University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from The American University. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The history program at The American University awarded 17 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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