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Brandeis was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best History Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Brandeis. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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The history program at Brandeis awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Brandeis does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brandeis Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of history master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Brandeis University.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 46 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 333 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 63 |
| English Language & Literature | 45 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.