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. We've also included details on how UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 242 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from UofL. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofL is $22,047. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofL paid an average of $1,208 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about UofL tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Louisville.
More about our data sources and methodologies.