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 Smith ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Smith College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Smith is $32,447. 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 Smith, history students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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.
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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 Smith College.
All of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Smith in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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