by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #233 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 | 229 |
| Best History Schools | 233 |
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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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The history program at UMBC awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% 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 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in history from UMBC. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.