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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best History Schools | 226 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from UMBC. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UMBC in 2021-2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of history master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
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 | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 293 |
| Communication & Journalism | 76 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| English Language & Literature | 54 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.