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 #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $32,399 a year. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW, history students borrow a median amount of $18,209 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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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 Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UW in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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