History at Wichita State University
WSU is located in Wichita, Kansas and has a total student population of 14,999. In 2021, 15 history majors received their bachelor's degree from WSU.
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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WSU History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
WSU History Rankings
The history major at WSU 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, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from WSU. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History Student Demographics at WSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Wichita State University.
WSU History Bachelor’s Program
About 80% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at WSU 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 Wichita State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
WSU History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from WSU, 67% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the history master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 6% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University 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 | 1 |
WSU also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
History majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Wichita State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 18 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Communication & Journalism
- 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 KS, the home state for Wichita State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in KS | Average Salary in KS |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 11,660 | $51,490 |
| Managers | 2,420 | $102,560 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 160 | $36,040 |
| History Professors | 150 | $75,440 |
| Curators | 120 | $50,630 |
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 Hrududu under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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