2023 Best Value History Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best History School for You
In 2020-2021, 32,731 people earned a degree or certificate in history, making the major the #31 most popular in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value History Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 418 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for history students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value History Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Value History Colleges.
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Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for history students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. On average, history graduates from American Military University take out $20,854 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent programs at Ashland University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in the United States. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ashland are $23,090 per year. On average, history graduates from Ashland take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Provo is a great value for history students. Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. After completing their degree, history graduates from BYU carry an average student debtload of $19,314.
BYU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best History Schools list.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great value for history students. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, history majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $22,129 in student debt.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best History Schools list.
Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. On average, history graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $28,276 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $295.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASU - Skysong also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
National University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for history students. It came in at #7 on the list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at National University are $13,320 a year. History majors at National University take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, National University also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
South Dakota State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Dakota State are $12,809 a year. History majors at South Dakota State take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, South Dakota State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best History Schools list.
Columbia College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value history programs. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia College Missouri are $11,636 per year. While working on their degree, history majors at Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of around $36,950 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Columbia College Missouri also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. Drury University - CCPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Drury University - CCPS are $7,924 a year. While working on their degree, history majors at Drury University - CCPS accumulate an average of around $29,000 in student debt.
Full History at Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies Report
With a ranking of #12, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best value schools for history students. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. History majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $26,486 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on History at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value history programs. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Minnesota State Mankato are $18,200 a year. While working on their degree, history majors at Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of around $26,667 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Minnesota State Mankato also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on History at Minnesota State University - Mankato
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SIUE are $11,496 a year. After completing their degree, history graduates from SIUE carry an average student debtload of $22,750.
Full History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Report
University of Nebraska at Kearney ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. UNK is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNK are $15,320 per year. After completing their degree, history graduates from UNK carry an average student debtload of $20,581.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools ranking. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW Oshkosh is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best History Schools list.
Read full report on History at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Salisbury University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value history programs. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Salisbury are $20,458 a year. On average, history graduates from Salisbury take out $23,372 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $460.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Salisbury also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SRU are $14,615 a year. After completing their degree, history graduates from SRU carry an average student debtload of $26,889.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, SRU also did well on our Best History Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on History at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Western Carolina University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. After completing their degree, history graduates from WCU carry an average student debtload of $25,550.
Dalton State College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. DSC is a small public school located in the city of Dalton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DSC are $10,589 per year. History majors at DSC take out an average of $13,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #21, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for history students. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NIU are $14,738 per year. History majors at NIU take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
SUNY Cortland ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value History Schools list. SUNY Cortland is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Cortland.
SUNY Cortland undergraduate students pay an average of $18,725 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, history graduates from SUNY Cortland carry an average student debtload of $25,691.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for history students. It came in at #23 on the list. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year. History majors at Ship take out an average of $26,976 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full History at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report
Northeastern State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools ranking. NSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $15,755 per year. History majors at NSU take out an average of $23,165 in student loans while working on their egree.
Western Illinois University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools ranking. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year. After completing their degree, history graduates from WIU carry an average student debtload of $29,750.
Rest of the Top Best Value History Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value History Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 418 different United States history schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Utah Valley University | Orem, UT |
| 52 | Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX |
| 53 | University of Houston - Clear Lake | Houston, TX |
| 54 | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR |
| 55 | Colorado State University - Pueblo | Pueblo, CO |
| 56 | Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX |
| 57 | University of Wisconsin - Parkside | Kenosha, WI |
| 58 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 59 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 59 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 61 | Norwich University | Northfield, VT |
| 62 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 62 | Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 62 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for History students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value History Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
| 66 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 67 | Texas A&M University - Commerce | Commerce, TX |
| 68 | Texas A&M University - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 69 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 69 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL |
| 71 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 72 | University of North Texas | Denton, TX |
| 73 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 74 | Lehman College | Bronx, NY |
| 75 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
| 76 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
| 77 | Utah State University | Logan, UT |
| 77 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 79 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC |
| 80 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA |
| 80 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 80 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA |
| 80 | Clayton State University | Morrow, GA |
History by Region
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| Great Lakes |
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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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