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The history major at WUSTL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from WUSTL. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Of the 3 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Washington University in St Louis.
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 | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 357 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 95 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 80 |
| English Language & Literature | 61 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.