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. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from Auburn. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #31 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 Auburn is $28,017. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, history students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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 Auburn University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Auburn. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in History from Auburn in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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