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 ULM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at ULM was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisiana at Monroe handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in history. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in history from ULM. This makes it the #48 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ULM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,018 a year. 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 ULM, 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 Louisiana at Monroe.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from ULM in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The history program at ULM awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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