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 SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from SIUC. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $27,826. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, history students borrow a median amount of $25,937 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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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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from SIUC. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from SIUC in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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