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 Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best History Schools | 107 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg is $28,497. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Gettysburg is $567 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gettysburg was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,230 | $64,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 42 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Gettysburg, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Gettysburg does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Gettysburg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Gettysburg College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.