by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ship. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #24 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ship as a strong choice for history, placing at #417 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 417 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 of 31 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 95 of 114 |
The following degree levels are available for history at Ship, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 17 |
This history field at Ship includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Ship ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #24 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 93 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 391 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ship report a median salary of $39,878 a year. This is below $53,952, the median for all majors at Ship.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ship, history students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,382, the typical median for all majors at Ship.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $4,000 | $4,250 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Ship were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Ship. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 17 |
