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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best History Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from Illinois State. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 history majors earned their master's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Illinois State University.
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 | 123 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 285 |
| Social Sciences | 237 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 123 |
| English Language & Literature | 120 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 91 |
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