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. We've also included details on how OHIO Athens ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 139 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $24,075. 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 OHIO Athens, history students borrow a median amount of $45,575 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OHIO Athens was $1,157 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $648 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from OHIO Athens. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens 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 Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in history from OHIO Athens. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.