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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Of the 100 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 33% were men and 67% were 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 Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 118 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 718 |
| Communication & Journalism | 428 |
| English Language & Literature | 134 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 114 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 61 |
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