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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Northwestern came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best History Schools | 6 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Northwestern. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
Of the 63 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Northwestern in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of history master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Northwestern 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 | 86 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 831 |
| Social Sciences | 651 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 95 |
| English Language & Literature | 86 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.