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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 100 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from WWU. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from WWU in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from WWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Washington 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 | 74 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 394 |
| English Language & Literature | 213 |
| Communication & Journalism | 149 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 31 |
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