by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in history at Western. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for history, coming in at #316 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 316 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 15 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 of 126 |
The following degree levels are granted in history at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The history area of study at Western breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 6 master’s degrees in history.
Western has not been ranked for history at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 17% of history master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Western. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 33 |
| Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
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