by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Washington University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Washington University as a strong choice for history, ranked #206 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 206 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Washington | 5 of 10 |
The following degree levels are available for history at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Western Washington University is in the top 15% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 39 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University report a median salary of $42,394 a year. This is lower than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, history graduates take on a median debt of $17,860 in student loans. This is lower than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Find out more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 60% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at Western Washington University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 8 |
