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 Humboldt State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Humboldt State University was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #28 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Humboldt State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Humboldt State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,882 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University, history students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 Humboldt State University.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Humboldt State University in 2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Humboldt State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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