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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, U-M came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #12 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 U-M is $31,870. 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 U-M, history students borrow a median amount of $19,494 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.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from U-M in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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