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. We've also included details on how UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from UofL. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,058 a year. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofL, history students borrow a median amount of $23,312 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Louisville.
Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UofL in 2020-2021, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in History from UofL in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville 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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