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. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Mississippi State. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,390 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, history students borrow a median amount of $21,469 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 Mississippi State University.
Of the 35 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Mississippi State, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in history from Mississippi State. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
