We'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. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from U of I. This makes it the #246 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 U of I is $24,912. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, history students borrow a median amount of $27,965 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Idaho.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from U of I in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I 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 Idaho with a bachelor's in history.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 history majors earned their master's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in history.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
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