by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Wellesley was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wellesley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,442 a year. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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