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 NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #391 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $25,607. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
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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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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