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The bachelor's program at UNK was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best History Schools | 237 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in history from UNK. This makes it the #14 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNK paid an average of $471 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $216 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 | $14,130 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,936 | $11,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,078 | $5,078 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UNK. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNK 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 UNK Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in History from UNK in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 66 |
| English Language & Literature | 41 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 34 |
| Social Sciences | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 22 |
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