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 UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 104% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from UAB. This makes it the #96 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 UAB is $24,655. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, history students borrow a median amount of $28,175 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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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 of Alabama at Birmingham.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from UAB in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UAB in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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