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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in history from Salem State. This makes it the #48 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 Salem State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Salem State. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Salem State in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 79 |
| English Language & Literature | 51 |
| Communication & Journalism | 39 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 12 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 9 |
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