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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best History Schools | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in history from UPenn. This makes it the #127 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.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about UPenn tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in History from UPenn in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Pennsylvania.
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 | 102 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 644 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 124 |
| English Language & Literature | 122 |
| Communication & Journalism | 84 |
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