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. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, UChicago came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from UChicago. This makes it the #56 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UChicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,346 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
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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 University of Chicago.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 13 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UChicago, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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