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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 126 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 131 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from UNL. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from UNL in 2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Of the 5 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
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 | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 399 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 387 |
| Social Sciences | 225 |
| English Language & Literature | 83 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
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