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. In addition, we cover how Willamette ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The history major at Willamette is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Willamette University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Willamette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,555 a year. This is less than $31,217, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Willamette paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Books and Supplies | $933 | $933 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Willamette. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Willamette does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Willamette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Willamette University.
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