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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Georgetown came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Georgetown University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgetown. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Georgetown. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 76 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,193 |
| Communication & Journalism | 176 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 147 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 122 |
| English Language & Literature | 83 |
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