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 #63 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 #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 63 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Barnard College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 48 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 $48,092 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Barnard paid an average of $2,136 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,078 | $64,078 |
| Fees | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,582 | $20,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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All of the 41 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Barnard in 2022 were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Barnard 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 Barnard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Barnard College.
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