by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $43,493 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, history students accumulate a median of $31,250 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of history master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the history majors at Western Illinois University.
This history program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 18 |