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. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 92 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from U of U. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,277 a year. 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 U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 53 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from U of U in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in history from U of U. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Utah.
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