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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from UMCP. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #39 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 UMCP is $42,020. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, history students borrow a median amount of $54,632 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 UMCP is $341 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 85 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from UMCP in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UMCP does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of history master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
More about our data sources and methodologies.