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UofSC was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best History Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from UofSC. This makes it the #96 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of history master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
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 | 89 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 487 |
| Social Sciences | 435 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 120 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 50 |
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