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The bachelor's program at Harvard was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in history from Harvard. This makes it the #11 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Harvard University.
The history program at Harvard awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in History from Harvard in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 178 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 871 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 122 |
| English Language & Literature | 113 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 97 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 94 |
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