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History at University of Colorado Boulder

82 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.

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History Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

CU - Boulder History Rankings

The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Schools 127
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 132

Popularity of History at CU - Boulder

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from CU - Boulder. 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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from CU - Boulder Cost?

$15,556 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

CU - Boulder Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,910 $40,297
Fees $1,646 $1,646
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $16,950 $16,950
On Campus Other Expenses $3,104 $3,104

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CU - Boulder History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from CU - Boulder. About 66% were men and 34% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 62
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 5

Does CU - Boulder Offer an Online BA in History?

Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.

CU - Boulder History Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 history majors earned their master's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

CU - Boulder History Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

History Majors

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 94

Majors Similar to History

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 936
Communication & Journalism 775
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 179
English Language & Literature 115
Philosophy & Religious Studies 87

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