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 UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best History Schools | 292 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in history from UMKC. This makes it the #65 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $24,289. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMKC does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 history majors earned their master's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
More about our data sources and methodologies.