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. Also, learn how UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from UARK. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #31 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 UARK is $29,517. 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 UARK, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Arkansas.
Of the 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from UARK in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in history from UARK. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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