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2023 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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$29,648 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best History Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 505 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, history is the #22 most popular major in Alabama.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

Check out the history bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Alabama Schools for a Bachelor's in History

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the best school for history students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.

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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. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Jacksonville State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in Alabama. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.

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#4

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Montevallo landed the # 4 spot on the list. Montevallo is a small public school located in the suburb of Montevallo.

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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. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham 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. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

Full History at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

With a ranking of #7, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. USA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mobile.

Full History at University of South Alabama Report

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

History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 32,731

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Psychology 195,678
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius.

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