Master’s Degrees in History
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Education Levels of History Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,509 students earned their master's degree in history. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in history at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,656 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,509 |
| Associate Degree | 2,558 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 721 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
| Basic Certificate | 121 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of History Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in history is $39,755. 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 $30,178 and the high is $44,348.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for history majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in history. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,903 |
| Women | 1,606 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 310 |
| White | 2,533 |
| International Students | 165 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 299 |
Most Popular History Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 380 colleges that offer a master’s degree in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for history majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The history program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 218 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The history program at American Public University System awarded 177 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The history program at Liberty University awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The history program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 135 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pace University - New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Pace University. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Norwich University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,264 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Norwich. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ashland University. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,972 per year. The history program at Ashland University awarded 57 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Yale University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in history from Yale. About 53% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The history program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
New York University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at NYU. Of these students, 50% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in history. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in history from Harvard. About 43% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in history from Missouri State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in history from SHSU. Of these students, 44% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,216 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in history from UNK. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The history program at George Mason University awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at The Graduate Center. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Simmons University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. The history program at Simmons University awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in history. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at UNCW. Of these students, 56% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to history majors at Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 40% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in history from Cal State LA. About 29% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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