by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at URI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI as a strong choice for history, ranked #123 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 123 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Rhode Island | 2 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in history at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This history area of study at URI breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 47 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in history.
URI holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,425 a year. This is lower than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
To complete a bachelor’s at URI, history students accumulate a median of $21,469 in student loans. This is below $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at URI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 10 |
