by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Salem State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Salem State University among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #289 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 289 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 33 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The history field at Salem State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Salem State University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Salem State University holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 15 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 32 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University earn a median of $46,900 a year. This is below $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Learn more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Salem State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
