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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 40 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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Of the 79 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in History from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
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 | 94 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 631 |
| Communication & Journalism | 442 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 120 |
| English Language & Literature | 117 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 46 |
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