by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WSU ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #326 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from WSU. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,387 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Wichita State University.
Of the 15 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WSU, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from WSU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU 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 Wichita 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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