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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from UofSC. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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 Carolina - Columbia.
Of the 91 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UofSC in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of history master's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 Carolina - Columbia with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 104 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 533 |
| Social Sciences | 443 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 129 |
| English Language & Literature | 103 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 77 |
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