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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for general history list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general history. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in general history from WMU. This makes it the #234 most popular school for general history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in general history in 2021, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general history majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general history from WMU in 2021, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in general history from WMU in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public/Applied History | 2 |
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