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 UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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UD was ranked #61 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 61 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from UD. This makes it the #108 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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UD is $34,753. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, history students borrow a median amount of $56,980 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
Of the 65 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from UD in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UD does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in History from UD in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Delaware.
More about our data sources and methodologies.