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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, UChicago came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in history from UChicago. This makes it the #56 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Chicago.
The history program at UChicago awarded 79 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in History from UChicago in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 103 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,278 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 164 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 157 |
| English Language & Literature | 104 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 99 |
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