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History at Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University graduates about 25 history majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 244th of 692 schools we score for history, a solid program at 59 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 105 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 71% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $47,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.92×).

59/100Solid#244 of 692 for history →
Graduates a year253% of the class
Courses in the catalog105more than 71% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$47,0000.92× the same major nationally
Research in the field$327Ka year, NSF
Admit rate83%whole school
SAT middle 50%980–1190whole school

Where history happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: J. Eugene Smith Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 17 · Dorm 8 · Student housing 3 · Chapel 2 · Dining 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. Swarthmore College 60
  2. Agnes Scott College 60
  3. Saint Johns University 60
  4. Millsaps College 60
  5. Monmouth University 59
  6. Allegheny College 59
  7. University of Portland 59
  8. Wheaton College (MA) 59

Other strong majors at Eastern Connecticut State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Eastern Connecticut State University with every school we score in history. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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