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 UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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UCONN was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best History Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from UCONN. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $27,581. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, history students borrow a median amount of $46,175 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 UCONN is $540 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UCONN in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Connecticut.
More about our data sources and methodologies.