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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best History Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from UA. This makes it the #56 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UA in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UA in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at The University of Alabama.
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 | 107 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 809 |
| Social Sciences | 800 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 744 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 78 |
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