by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for history, placing at #182 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 182 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Indiana | 3 of 10 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This history field at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 60 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Purdue-West Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $43,032 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, history students accumulate a median of $22,980 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 6 |
