by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Murray State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Murray State University as a strong choice for history, coming in at #432 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 432 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 8 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 73 of 126 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 5 |
This history field at Murray State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 404 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, history students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is above $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Roughly 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
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