by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $48,555. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from UPenn. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into 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.
The history program at UPenn awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.