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Holy Cross was ranked #46 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 #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at College of the Holy Cross.
Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Holy Cross in 2020-2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Holy Cross are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 55 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 290 |
| English Language & Literature | 59 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 54 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 21 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 11 |
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