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 #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 320 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 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 $26,186 a year. This is less than $31,217, 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 $35,797 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECSU paid an average of $626 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from ECSU. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ECSU does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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