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 Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Harvard was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in history from Harvard. This makes it the #11 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harvard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,411 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Harvard, history students borrow a median amount of $12,721 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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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 Harvard University.
Of the 118 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Harvard in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 history majors earned their master's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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