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. We've also included details on how Lander University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Lander University was ranked #382 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for History | 264 |
| Best Value Colleges for History | 268 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 378 |
| Best History Schools | 382 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lander University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lander University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,728 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 Lander University, history students borrow a median amount of $21,297 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 Lander University.
Of the 8 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Lander University, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lander University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lander University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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