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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from RIC. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Rhode Island College.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from RIC in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 history majors earned their master's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 62 |
| Communication & Journalism | 57 |
| English Language & Literature | 46 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
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