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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 323 |
| Best History Schools | 327 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in history. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from EIU. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from EIU. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
The history program at EIU awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Eastern Illinois 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 | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 125 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 102 |
| Social Sciences | 72 |
| English Language & Literature | 57 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.