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2023 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges
$29,648 Avg Salary
$23,614 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best History Bachelor's Degree School for You

History is the #26 most popular major in Alabama with 505 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for history majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Alabama Schools for a Bachelor's in History

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

History majors at UA take out an average of $20,916 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jacksonville State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Montevallo is a great place for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public college with a small student population.

History majors at Montevallo take out an average of $30,595 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Alabama. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

On average, history graduates from UNA take out $23,271 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full History at University of North Alabama Report

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #6 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, history majors at UAB accumulate an average of around $27,395 in student debt.

Read full report on History at University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of South Alabama ranked #7 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.

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Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best History Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 679
Virginia 1,500
North Carolina 1,063
Florida 887
Tennessee 555
Kentucky 366
South Carolina 423
Louisiana 426
Arkansas 246
Mississippi 232
West Virginia 539

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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