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 UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best History Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,533 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, history students borrow a median amount of $66,867 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in history from UA. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at The University of Alabama.
More about our data sources and methodologies.