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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best History Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from UT Austin. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 110 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UT Austin in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UT Austin in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
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 | 124 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,305 |
| Social Sciences | 1,108 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 536 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 338 |
| English Language & Literature | 328 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.