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History at Miami University–Oxford

Miami University–Oxford graduates about 52 history majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 261st of 692 schools we score for history, a solid program at 57 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 74 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 50% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $50,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

57/100Solid#261 of 692 for history →
Graduates a year521% of the class
Courses in the catalog74more than 50% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$50,0000.99× the same major nationally
Research in the field$252Ka year, NSF
Admit rate75%whole school
SAT middle 50%1200–1390whole school

Where history happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: King Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 76 · Dorm 38 · Athletics 11 · Dining 4 · Arts 3 · Chapel 3.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. Illinois Wesleyan University 58
  2. Earlham College 58
  3. University of South Florida 57
  4. Oregon State University 57
  5. SUNY–Geneseo 57
  6. Oklahoma State University 57
  7. Austin College 57
  8. University of Louisville 57

Other strong majors at Miami University–Oxford

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Miami University–Oxford 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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