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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 69 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in history from Salem State. This makes it the #48 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Of the 32 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Salem State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Salem 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Salem State, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem 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 Salem 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Salem 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 | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 72 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| Communication & Journalism | 46 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 14 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.