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 CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in history. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from CWU. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $24,271. 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 CWU, history students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Central Washington University.
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from CWU in 2020-2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in History from CWU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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