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BYU was ranked #48 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 #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
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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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 101 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from BYU in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 101 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 544 |
| Communication & Journalism | 390 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 364 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 347 |
| English Language & Literature | 171 |
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