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 WestConn ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #351 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from WestConn. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,125 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 WestConn, history students borrow a median amount of $27,500 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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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 Western Connecticut State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WestConn, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
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 Western Connecticut State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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