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. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,028 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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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 South Alabama.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from USA. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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