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. Also, learn how C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from C of C. This makes it the #84 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 C of C is $29,630. 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 C of C, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at C of C is $304 per month.
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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 College of Charleston.
Of the 27 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from C of C, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in history from C of C. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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