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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #18 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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $29,902. 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 Salem State, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across 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.
The history program at Salem State awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 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 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Salem State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% 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 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 |
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