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History at University of Houston

87 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.

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History Degrees Available at UH

UH History Rankings

The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Schools 141
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 141

Popularity of History at UH

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from UH. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from UH Cost?

$9,711 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$11,738 Average Student Debt

UH Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH was $882 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,685 $21,165
Fees $1,026 $1,026
Books and Supplies $1,556 $1,556
On Campus Room and Board $10,830 $10,830
On Campus Other Expenses $4,637 $4,637

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UH History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 87 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 8

Does UH Offer an Online BA in History?

UH 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 UH Online Learning page.

UH History Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from UH in 2022 were men.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.

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

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

UH History Students

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

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 95

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 540
Communication & Journalism 428
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 327
English Language & Literature 135
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 55

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