Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how FAU compares to other colleges that offer history.
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FAU is a solid choice among schools offering history. Specifically, it ranked #179 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU report a median salary of $41,947 a year. This is below $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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were 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 |
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a master’s degree in history from FAU identified as men.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 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 |
Here are the demographics of the history majors at Florida Atlantic University.