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. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #393 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 391 |
| Best History Schools | 393 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in history from Eastern. This makes it the #127 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,346 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, history students borrow a median amount of $19,930 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 $30,366.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Eastern in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in History from Eastern in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 Eastern Kentucky University.
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