by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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UofSC was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best History Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,652 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, history students borrow a median amount of $36,227 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at UofSC is $409 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UofSC. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 11 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
More about our data sources and methodologies.