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 Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best History Schools | 199 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in history from Missouri State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $27,941. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Missouri State. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 41 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Missouri State, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.