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 FGCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from FGCU. This makes it the #211 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 FGCU is $29,930. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, history students borrow a median amount of $21,240 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from FGCU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The history program at FGCU awarded 4 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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