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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best History Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in history from UMass Boston. This makes it the #21 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 28 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
The history program at UMass Boston awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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 | 45 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 319 |
| English Language & Literature | 106 |
| Communication & Journalism | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 56 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 38 |
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