History at The University of Alabama
Every history school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the history program at The University of Alabama stacks up to those at other schools.UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has a total student population of 37,840.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
UA History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
UA History Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at UA
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at The University of Alabama.
UA History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from UA, 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 The University of Alabama with a master's in history.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 12 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at The University of Alabama. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at The University of Alabama. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
History | 15 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- English Language & Literature
- Social Sciences
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 The University of Alabama.
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 Deutschlandreform under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.