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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 98 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from URI. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from URI. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in history from URI. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Rhode Island.
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 | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 346 |
| Communication & Journalism | 307 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 182 |
| English Language & Literature | 81 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
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