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History at Georgetown University

46 Bachelor's Degrees
17 Master's Degrees
16 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Georgetown ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.

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History Degrees Available at Georgetown

Georgetown History Rankings

Georgetown is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Master’s Degree Schools 6
Best History Graduate Degree Schools 8
Best History Schools 22
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23

Popularity of History at Georgetown

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in history from Georgetown. This makes it the #29 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from Georgetown Cost?

$65,081 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Georgetown Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Georgetown paid an average of $2,704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $64,896 $64,896
Fees $185 $185
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $19,750 $19,750
On Campus Other Expenses $2,710 $2,710

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Georgetown History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 46 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Georgetown in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 29
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Does Georgetown Offer an Online BA in History?

Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.

Georgetown History Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Georgetown. About 53% were men and 47% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

History Student Diversity at Georgetown

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Georgetown University.

History Majors

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 71

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,318
Communication & Journalism 207
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 144
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 124
English Language & Literature 85

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