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UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best History Schools | 35 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #84 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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The history program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 143 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 history majors earned their master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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 | 155 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,082 |
| Communication & Journalism | 605 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 222 |
| English Language & Literature | 183 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 144 |
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