History at Saint Louis University
SLU is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a total student population of 12,229. Of the 1,833 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University in 2021, 11 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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SLU History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
- Doctorate Degree in History
SLU History Rankings
The history major at SLU 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.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from SLU. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History Student Demographics at SLU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Saint Louis University.
SLU History Bachelor’s Program
About 82% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at SLU 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 Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
SLU History Master’s Program
In the history master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of degree recipients. That is 12% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
SLU also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
If you plan to be a history major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Saint Louis University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 19 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Communication & Journalism
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Psychology
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 MO, the home state for Saint Louis University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MO | Average Salary in MO |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 27,930 | $54,280 |
| Managers | 3,980 | $97,820 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 940 | $41,350 |
| History Professors | 360 | $80,820 |
| Curators | 220 | $62,240 |
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 LouisianHTM under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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