by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #16 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU as a strong choice for history, coming in at #349 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 349 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Illinois | 16 of 20 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 70 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This history field at EIU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 36 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in history.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 16 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 36 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 334 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $37,794 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, history graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 64% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 11 |
