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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, NYU came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #16 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 New York University.
Of the 79 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NYU, about 48% were men and 52% 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 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 history majors earned their master's degree from NYU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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 | 141 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,282 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 690 |
| Communication & Journalism | 670 |
| English Language & Literature | 206 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 190 |
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