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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 189 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from WMU. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from WMU in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in history from WMU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Western Michigan University.
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 | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 156 |
| Communication & Journalism | 128 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 78 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
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