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2023 Best History Schools in Alabama

5 Colleges
$28,764 Avg Salary
$26,211 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best History 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best History Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best History Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for history majors pursuing a .

Top Alabama Schools in History

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for history students. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that history majors at UA take out is $20,500.

Full History at The University of Alabama Report

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The excellent programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in Alabama. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

History majors at Auburn take out an average of $22,875 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jacksonville State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.

The average amount in student loans that history majors at Jacksonville State University take out is $29,775.

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

On average, history graduates from UNA take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full History at University of North Alabama Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for history students. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

History majors at UAB take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on History at University of Alabama at Birmingham

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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