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. We've also included details on how Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 133 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Baylor. This makes it the #246 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 Baylor is $20,391. 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 Baylor paid an average of $2,285 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 | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Baylor. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 history majors earned their master's degree from Baylor. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Baylor 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 Baylor 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Baylor University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.