by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,125 a year. 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.
Graduates of the master's history program at Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $42,171. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, history students borrow a median amount of $21,728 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Rutgers Newark is $284 per month.
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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 Rutgers University - Newark.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Rutgers Newark in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of history master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
