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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best History Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from Northeastern. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The history program at Northeastern awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
The history program at Northeastern awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Northeastern 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 | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 473 |
| Communication & Journalism | 196 |
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
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