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. In addition, we cover how Luther ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Luther was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Luther College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Luther go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,944 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.
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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 Luther College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Luther. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Luther College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
