by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best History Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in history from SRU. This makes it the #26 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 SRU is $34,682. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SRU, history students borrow a median amount of $37,967 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SRU was $482 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SRU history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SRU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's history program at SRU make a median salary of $45,838. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $44,930.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 history majors earned their master's degree from SRU. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
More about our data sources and methodologies.