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 FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #323 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from FAU. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,487 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, history students borrow a median amount of $18,075 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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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 Florida Atlantic University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from FAU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from FAU in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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