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 FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 318 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from FAU. This makes it the #148 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 FAU is $24,639. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from FAU. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FAU history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from FAU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Florida Atlantic University.
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