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. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best History Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in history from NC State. This makes it the #29 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, 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 NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,251 a year. 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 NC State, history students borrow a median amount of $39,831 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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The history program at NC State awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's history program at NC State make a median salary of $24,065. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,930.
The history program at NC State awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at North Carolina State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.