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. In addition, we cover how Vassar ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vassar College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,009 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vassar, history students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Vassar College.
Of the 22 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Vassar, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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