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 UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best History Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from UT Austin. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,495 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, history students borrow a median amount of $32,252 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at UT Austin is $296 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UT Austin in 2022 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 The University of Texas at Austin 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 The University of Texas at Austin.
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