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. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #362 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in history from Eastern. This makes it the #127 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $21,771. 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 Eastern, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Eastern. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in history from Eastern. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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