by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how ECSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,891 a year. 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 ECSU, history students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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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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 Eastern Connecticut State University.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from ECSU in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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