by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNCW ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best History Schools | 217 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in history from UNCW. This makes it the #18 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $25,047. This is less than $31,217, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UNCW in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNCW history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCW Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in history from UNCW. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.