Graduate Certificates in History
Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their graduate certificate in history. This makes it the 31st most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in history. About 54.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 141 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular History Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 60 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for history students seekinga graduate certificate is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 47 people received their graduate certificate in history from American Military University. About 24% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in history from Columbia. Of these students, 61% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in history from UMSL. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in history from Liberty University. Of these students, 27% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in history from GMU. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in history from UT Arlington. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in history from OHIO Athens.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in history from Minnesota State Mankato.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in history from BGSU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in history from VCU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sam Houston State University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in history from SHSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from UMass Amherst. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Tennessee State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from ETSU.
SUNY Empire State College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from SUNY Empire.
The 13th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from UNC Greensboro.
St. Mary's University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,782 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in history from St. Mary's.
University of Louisville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in history from UofL.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,108 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,108 |
| Communication & Journalism | 804 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 609 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 530 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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