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 Barnard ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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Barnard was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Barnard College handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Barnard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,050 a year. 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 Barnard, history students borrow a median amount of $16,425 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.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
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 Barnard College.
All of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Barnard in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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