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. We've also included details on how NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from NAU. This makes it the #181 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 NAU is $19,431. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, history students borrow a median amount of $21,250 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 Northern Arizona University.
Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from NAU in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from NAU in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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