Here, 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 PFW ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #388 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at PFW is $24,748. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
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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 Purdue University Fort Wayne.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from PFW. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PFW 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in history.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.