by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how MSU compares to other colleges that offer history.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering history. In particular, it placed #245 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,703 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, history graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 59% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in history from MSU were men.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the history majors at Michigan State University.
This history program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 54 |