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. In addition, we cover how Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Wayne State. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wayne State is $23,971. 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 Wayne State, history students borrow a median amount of $32,544 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Wayne State University.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Wayne State in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The history program at Wayne State awarded 6 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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