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. We've also included details on how UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in history from UIC. This makes it the #318 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #59 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 UIC is $24,997. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, history students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 of Illinois at Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UIC. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UIC in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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