Below 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 UH compares to other colleges that offer history.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering history. Specifically, it ranked #167 out of 537 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston handed out 74 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH earn a median of $50,957 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, history graduates take on a median debt of $21,250 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at UH are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at UH were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral 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 | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the history majors at University of Houston.