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History at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates about 45 history majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 514th of 692 schools we score for history, a light program at 35 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 73 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 49% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $49,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

35/100Light#514 of 692 for history →
Graduates a year453% of the class
Courses in the catalog73more than 49% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$49,0000.96× the same major nationally
Admit rate74%whole school
SAT middle 50%960–1160whole school

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Where history happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Bailey Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 22 · Dorm 8 · Student housing 8 · Athletics 4 · Dining 3 · Arts 2.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 36
  2. Northern Michigan University 36
  3. University of Michigan–Flint 36
  4. Bradley University 36
  5. Texas A&M University–Kingsville 35
  6. Rhode Island College 35
  7. Ashland University 35
  8. Winthrop University 35

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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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