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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IU Bloomington was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $31,880 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, history students borrow a median amount of $57,252 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from IU Bloomington in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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, 87% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from IU Bloomington in 2022, 47% were men and 53% 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, 53% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
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