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UGA was ranked #54 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 #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best History Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in history from UGA. This makes it the #127 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UGA in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Of the 9 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Georgia.
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 | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 966 |
| Social Sciences | 828 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 425 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 176 |
| English Language & Literature | 128 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.