by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, University of Virginia came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best History Schools | 18 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in history from University of Virginia. This makes it the #48 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #27 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 University of Virginia is $34,028. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia was $1,869 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from University of Virginia. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in History from University of Virginia in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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