by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Dallas ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from UT Dallas. This makes it the #108 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,516 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 UT Dallas, history students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 $24,952.
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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 Texas at Dallas.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from UT Dallas. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in History from UT Dallas in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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