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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best History Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Murray State. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Murray State in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Murray State 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in history from Murray State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State 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 Murray 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Murray 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 | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 116 |
| Communication & Journalism | 103 |
| Social Sciences | 50 |
| English Language & Literature | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |