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. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Rhode Island.
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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIC is $31,412. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, history students borrow a median amount of $24,141 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Rhode Island College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from RIC. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
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