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. Also, learn how Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg is $28,505. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Gettysburg is $567 per month.
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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 Gettysburg College.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gettysburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
