by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $29,307. This is less than $31,217, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Salem State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Salem State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
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