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 GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in history from GaSou. This makes it the #127 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,470 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from GaSou make a median salary of $35,788 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, history students borrow a median amount of $24,241 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 Georgia Southern University.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from GaSou in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The history program at GaSou awarded 7 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
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 Georgia Southern 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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