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 University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in history from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #42 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $26,574. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, history students borrow a median amount of $23,392 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 University at Buffalo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in History from University at Buffalo in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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