History at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue Northwest is located in Hammond, Indiana and has a total student population of 9,363. Of the 1,671 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Northwest in 2021, 25 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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Purdue Northwest History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Purdue Northwest History Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the history progam at Purdue Northwest compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The history major at Purdue Northwest 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Popular History Schools | 354 |
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History Student Demographics at Purdue Northwest
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Purdue University Northwest.
Purdue Northwest History Bachelor’s Program
About 68% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at Purdue Northwest are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 4% more racial-ethnic minorities in its history bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Purdue Northwest History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from Purdue Northwest, 100% 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 Purdue University Northwest with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Purdue Northwest also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at Purdue University Northwest. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Purdue University Northwest. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 27 |
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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 IN, the home state for Purdue University Northwest.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 19,690 | $53,030 |
| Managers | 7,290 | $71,560 |
| History Professors | 290 | $83,760 |
| Curators | 210 | $45,560 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 180 | $36,250 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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