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 OHIO Athens ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $24,760. 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 OHIO Athens, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
The history program at OHIO Athens awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in history from OHIO Athens. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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