History at Auburn University
Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and approximately 30,737 students attend the school each year. Of the 5,840 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 2021, 47 of them were history majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
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Auburn History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
- Doctorate Degree in History
Auburn History Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the history progam at Auburn compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The history major at Auburn is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Value History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Most Popular History Schools | 131 |
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from Auburn. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History Student Demographics at Auburn
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Auburn University.
Auburn History Bachelor’s Program
About 89% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at Auburn are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Auburn History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from Auburn, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Auburn also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 7 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at Auburn University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Auburn University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 59 |
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Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AL, the home state for Auburn University.
| Occupation | Jobs in AL | Average Salary in AL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 16,270 | $51,180 |
| Managers | 2,110 | $106,680 |
| History Professors | 350 | $65,450 |
| Curators | 100 | $54,900 |
| Archivists | 80 | $50,790 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Robert S. Donovan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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