by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,799 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, history students borrow a median amount of $19,303 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at SUNY New Paltz.
Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from SUNY New Paltz in 2020-2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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