by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU as a strong choice for history, coming in at #577 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 577 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Michigan | 9 of 10 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 67 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in history at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This history field at WMU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in history.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 9 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 64 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 502 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $33,985 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, history students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 2 |
