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. We've also included details on how Fresno State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #18 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from Fresno State. This makes it the #108 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fresno State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,029 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fresno State, history students borrow a median amount of $20,127 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 California State University - Fresno.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Fresno State. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Fresno State in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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