2023 Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best History School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, history was ranked #23 in the country. In fact 32,731 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 84 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for history students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value History Colleges.
Top 15% Best History Schools
Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the best value school for history students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. History majors at UMGC take out an average of $22,129 in student loans while working on their egree.
UMGC also claimed a spot on our Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Out of the 84 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Salisbury are $20,458 per year. The average amount in student loans that history majors at Salisbury take out is $23,372. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $460.
Salisbury excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
SRU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,615 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, history majors at SRU accumulate an average of around $26,889 in student debt.
Read full report on History at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means SUNY Cortland is a great value for history students. SUNY Cortland is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cortland.
SUNY Cortland undergraduate students pay an average of $18,725 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, history majors at SUNY Cortland accumulate an average of around $25,691 in student debt.
Out of the 84 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the # 5 spot on the list. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year. On average, history graduates from Ship take out $26,976 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on History at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for history students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University are $19,797 per year. History majors at East Stroudsburg University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #7, Kean University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for history students. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Kean undergraduate students pay an average of $19,771 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, history majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value history programs. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Millersville are $22,226 per year. History majors at Millersville take out an average of $26,538 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on History at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
SUNY Empire State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Empire are $17,540 per year. The average amount in student loans that history majors at SUNY Empire take out is $18,750.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. WCUPA is a large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $22,247 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WCUPA also is in the top 20% of our Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Read full report on History at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
SUNY Geneseo ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in the distant town of Geneseo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Geneseo are $18,837 per year. While working on their degree, history majors at SUNY Geneseo accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt.
Lehman College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Lehman is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lehman are $15,360 a year. History majors at Lehman take out an average of $12,584 in student loans while working on their egree.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for History students in the Middle Atlantic Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
| 14 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 15 | Queens College | Queens, NY |
| 16 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA |
Best History Colleges by State
Explore the best history schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 735 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,235 |
| New York | 2,677 |
| Maryland | 617 |
| Delaware | 68 |
| District of Columbia | 258 |
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Majors Related to History
History Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 32,731 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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