Here, 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 Southeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Southeastern was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 371 |
| Best History Schools | 375 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern Louisiana University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in history from Southeastern. 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 Southeastern is $31,798. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southeastern paid an average of $869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $349 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Fees | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,240 | $10,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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The history program at Southeastern awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Southeastern 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 Southeastern Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in history from Southeastern. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Southeastern Louisiana University.
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