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 ASU - Tempe ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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ASU - Tempe is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best History Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #84 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,283 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, history students borrow a median amount of $31,935 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at ASU - Tempe is $195 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $52,827 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $44,930.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 history majors earned their master's degree from ASU - Tempe. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
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