by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for history, placing at #233 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 233 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Michigan | 3 of 10 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in history at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
This history field at MSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 54 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in history.
MSU is in the top 15% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,703 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, history graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 59% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 5 |
