2023 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best History Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, history was ranked #31 in the country. In fact 32,731 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Plains States Region 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.
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2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for history majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named South Dakota State University the best school in the Plains States Region for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, history majors at Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of around $34,608 in student debt.
Out of the 24 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, history graduates from Iowa State take out $25,523 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $190.
Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for history students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, history graduates from Minnesota State Mankato carry an average student debtload of $24,392.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, history graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $24,822. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $371.
With a ranking of #8, Truman State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree history programs. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, history graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $23,323. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $325.
University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree history programs. UNK is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, history graduates from UNK carry an average student debtload of $20,362.
Best History Colleges by State
Explore the best history colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Missouri | 496 |
Minnesota | 398 |
Kansas | 219 |
Iowa | 336 |
Nebraska | 224 |
North Dakota | 49 |
South Dakota | 70 |
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 24 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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