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Syracuse was ranked #46 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 #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 46 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from Syracuse. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse was $2,669 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Syracuse in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Syracuse 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 | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 877 |
| Social Sciences | 721 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 117 |
| English Language & Literature | 71 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
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