by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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FAU is a solid choice among schools offering history. More specifically it was ranked #179 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,947 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, history students borrow a median amount of $18,075 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 63% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 8 students who graduated with a master’s degree in history from FAU were men.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Florida Atlantic University.
This history program at FAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 51 |