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History at Lander

Lander graduates about 17 history majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 524th of 692 schools we score for history, a light program at 33 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 64 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 42% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $42,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.82×).

33/100Light#524 of 692 for history →
Graduates a year173% of the class
Courses in the catalog64more than 42% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$42,0000.82× the same major nationally
Admit rate67%whole school
SAT middle 50%950–1190whole school

Where history happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Jackson Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 38 · Academic 6 · Arts 2 · Athletics 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. University of Houston–Downtown 33
  2. Stephen F. Austin State University 33
  3. University of West Georgia 33
  4. Western Michigan University 33
  5. Grambling State University 33
  6. Lindenwood University 33
  7. University of Indianapolis 33
  8. Norfolk State University 33

Other strong majors at Lander

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Lander 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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