History at University of Memphis
UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a total student population of 22,205. In 2021, 45 history majors received their bachelor's degree from UofM.
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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UofM History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
- Doctorate Degree in History
Online Classes Are Available at UofM
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
For those who are interested in distance learning, UofM does offer online courses in history for the following degree levels:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
UofM History Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks history programs across the country. The following shows how UofM performed in these rankings.
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 UofM 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
Best History Schools | 295 |
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In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from UofM. This makes it the #84 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
How Much Do History Graduates from UofM Make?
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $23,861. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
History Student Demographics at UofM
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Memphis.
UofM History Bachelor’s Program
About 73% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at UofM 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 University of Memphis with a bachelor's in history.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 33 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
UofM History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from UofM, 90% 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 University of Memphis with a master's in history.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 9 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UofM also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 5 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
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 TN, the home state for University of Memphis.
Occupation | Jobs in TN | Average Salary in TN |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 20,190 | $53,620 |
Managers | 14,480 | $83,010 |
History Professors | 500 | $73,040 |
Curators | 170 | $49,920 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators | 130 | $43,940 |
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 BenSherman under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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