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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, UW - Madison came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best History Schools | 9 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in history from UW - Madison. This makes it the #65 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
Of the 119 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison 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 Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in history from UW - Madison. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
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 | 188 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,571 |
| Communication & Journalism | 754 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 586 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 456 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 236 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.