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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Purdue. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #99 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 Purdue is $24,015. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, history students borrow a median amount of $22,980 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 Purdue University - Main Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Purdue. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of history master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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