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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 27 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from Cornell. This makes it the #108 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Cornell in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Cornell history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in history from Cornell. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Cornell 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 | 66 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 550 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 97 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| English Language & Literature | 79 |
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