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. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #294 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best History Schools | 294 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in history from UMSL. This makes it the #23 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 UMSL is $27,851. 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 UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
Learn more about UMSL tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from UMSL make a median salary of $44,022 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,930.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of history master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Missouri - St Louis.