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. Also, learn how Syracuse ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Syracuse was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from Syracuse. 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.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,974 a year. 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 Syracuse, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Syracuse is $760 per month.
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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 Syracuse University.
Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Syracuse in 2020-2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Syracuse in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University 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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