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2023 Best History Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best History Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,500 degrees and certificates were awarded to history students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

The Best History Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Virginia to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia

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

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in History

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for history students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in Virginia. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

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#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means James Madison University is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on this year’s Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

With a ranking of #7, Old Dominion University did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their master’s degree. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

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#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #8, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their master’s degree. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

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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
North Carolina 1,063
West Virginia 539
South Carolina 423
Florida 887
Arkansas 246
Mississippi 232
Tennessee 555
Louisiana 426
Alabama 505
Kentucky 366
Georgia 679

History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 32,731

Majors Similar to History

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 8 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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