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 SUNY Potsdam ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #373 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #32 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam is $26,560. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam, history students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at SUNY Potsdam.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Potsdam are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
