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Best History Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

2023 Best History Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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$38,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best History Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

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

Top Alabama Schools for a Master's in History

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for history students working on their master’s degree. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

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

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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jacksonville State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Alabama is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 5 spot on the list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

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Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best History Colleges 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 5 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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