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, and more. In addition, we cover how W&J ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 183 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at W&J paid an average of $767 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,605 | $27,605 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,910 | $13,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from W&J. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at W&J 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 Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
W&J 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 W&J Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
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