Bachelor’s Degrees in History
Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23,992 people earned their bachelor's degree in history. This makes it the 19th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in history at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,992 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,626 |
| Associate Degree | 2,442 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 807 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 174 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of History Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in history is $31,217. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,787 and the high is $35,633.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in history is $30,366. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,940 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,143.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in history. About 58.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,975 |
| Women | 10,017 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 867 |
| Black or African American | 1,060 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,651 |
| White | 16,208 |
| International Students | 398 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,808 |
Most Popular History Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,265 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for history students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UCLA. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. University of California - Los Angeles history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in history. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 275 people received their bachelor's degree in history from SNHU. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,217.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in history from Liberty University. About 39% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in history at Liberty University make a median salary of 31,217.
The 4th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UNT. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Texas history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in history from CSULB. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in history at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 31,217.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in history. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UW Seattle. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,217.
The 7th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in history from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 49% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in history. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UCSB. Of these students, 49% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in history at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 31,217.
University of Central Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in history. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UCF. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in history at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 31,217.
The 10th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in history from U-M. About 43% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in history. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in history from Texas A&M College Station. About 38% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UNC Chapel Hill. About 35% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNC Chapel Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,217.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in history from University of Virginia. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. University of Virginia - Main Campus history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
The 14th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in history from American Military University. Of these students, 30% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American Public University System history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in history from Ohio State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,217.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in history from Columbia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in history at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 31,217.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UC Berkeley. About 59% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in history. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UNC Charlotte. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. University of North Carolina at Charlotte history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in history. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UT Austin. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. The University of Texas at Austin history graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,217.
The 20th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in history from UCR. About 31% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in history at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 31,217.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 140,768 |
| Communication & Journalism | 82,134 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 37,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 34,388 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 18,886 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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