Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how RIC stacks up against peers offering history.
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RIC is not currently ranked nationwide for its history program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 57 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RIC earn a median of $44,302 a year. This is below $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIC, history students borrow a median amount of $24,141 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in history from RIC identified as men.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at RIC are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the history majors at Rhode Island College.
The history program at RIC includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 15 |