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 University of Oklahoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 68 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Oklahoma go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,604 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
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Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from University of Oklahoma in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of history master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Oklahoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.