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. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, U-M is in the top 1% of the country for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from U-M. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,215 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, history students borrow a median amount of $47,546 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the U-M history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from U-M in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
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