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 Eastern Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,453 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 Eastern Michigan, history students borrow a median amount of $29,118 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 Michigan University.
Of the 28 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Eastern Michigan, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The history program at Eastern Michigan awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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