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. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 71 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $32,434. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, history students borrow a median amount of $50,885 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Michigan State is $636 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Michigan State. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in history from Michigan State. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Michigan State University.
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