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 UW ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 204 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in history from UW. This makes it the #318 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,450 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UW in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW 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 Wyoming with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in History from UW in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Wyoming.
More about our data sources and methodologies.