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UCR was ranked #51 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 #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 51 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from UCR. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UCR. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in History from UCR in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of California - Riverside.
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 | 128 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,247 |
| English Language & Literature | 233 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 132 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 87 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 71 |
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