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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 31 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.
The history program at UC Berkeley awarded 121 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 history majors earned their master's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of California - Berkeley.
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 | 157 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,954 |
| Communication & Journalism | 311 |
| English Language & Literature | 287 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 271 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 219 |
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