by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Gettysburg College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Gettysburg College among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #256 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 256 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Pennsylvania | 16 of 31 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 66 of 114 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at Gettysburg College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 177 |
The history area of study at Gettysburg College includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 219 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Gettysburg College handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Gettysburg College is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 19 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 73 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Gettysburg College report a median salary of $42,417 a year. This is below $59,239, the median for all majors at Gettysburg College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Gettysburg College, history students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,260, the typical median for all majors at Gettysburg College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,960 | $66,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Gettysburg College were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Gettysburg College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 177 |
