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Barnard was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Barnard College handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Barnard College.
All of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Barnard in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Barnard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 48 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 189 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 45 |
| English Language & Literature | 42 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 21 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 11 |
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