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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best History Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers Newark tuition and fees.
The history program at Rutgers Newark awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers Newark are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers Newark 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 Newark Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Rutgers Newark. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers Newark are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
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 | 126 |
| English Language & Literature | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 30 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |