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. Also, learn how TCNJ ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 186 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,218 a year. This is less than $31,217, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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The history program at TCNJ awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ 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 The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the TCNJ history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at The College of New Jersey.
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