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. In addition, we cover how Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best History Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in history from Texas State. This makes it the #25 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 Texas State is $37,741. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, history students borrow a median amount of $22,701 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 $30,366.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Texas State is $169 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas State. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's history program at Texas State make a median salary of $43,102. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,930.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of history master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Texas State University.
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