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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from UA. This makes it the #56 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.
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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 The University of Alabama.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in History from UA in 2020-2021, 54% were men and 46% 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 The University of Alabama with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 129 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 793 |
| Communication & Journalism | 778 |
| Social Sciences | 630 |
| English Language & Literature | 147 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 123 |
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