by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,489 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 IU Bloomington, history students borrow a median amount of $23,754 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 Indiana University - Bloomington.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from IU Bloomington. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from IU Bloomington in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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