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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, NYU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best History Schools | 7 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in history from NYU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
Of the 118 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NYU, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of history master's degrees went to men and 64% went to 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 New York University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at New York 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 | 156 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,377 |
| Communication & Journalism | 695 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 654 |
| English Language & Literature | 204 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 151 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.