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 QC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Queens College handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from QC. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from QC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,570 a year. 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 QC, history students borrow a median amount of $13,000 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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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 Queens College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from QC. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The history program at QC awarded 16 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
