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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, U-M came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from U-M. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from U-M in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
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 | 132 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,174 |
| Communication & Journalism | 260 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 241 |
| English Language & Literature | 169 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 113 |
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