Below are the key facts about this program at Syracuse University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #21 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Syracuse University as a strong choice for history, coming in at #160 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 160 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in New York | 22 of 51 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 of 114 |
Here is each degree level offered in history at Syracuse University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Syracuse University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Syracuse University is in the top 15% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 21 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 44 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,025 a year. This is below $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Syracuse University, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University are White. Approximately 61% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Syracuse University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in History | 1 |