by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $26,987. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, history students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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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 Grand Valley State University.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from GVSU in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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