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. Also, learn how Worcester State ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from Worcester State. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $30,249. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, history students borrow a median amount of $24,610 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Worcester State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Worcester State. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in history from Worcester State. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State 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 Worcester 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
