Below are the key facts about this program at Hunter. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Hunter highly for history, placing at #156 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 156 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in New York | 20 of 51 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 43 of 114 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This history area of study at Hunter breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 49 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Hunter College conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 19 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 42 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Hunter report a median salary of $53,778 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, history students accumulate a median of $10,500 in student loans. This is lower than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Hunter. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 2 |