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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in history from Yale. This makes it the #8 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Yale University.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 history majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 | 165 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 528 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 133 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 97 |
| English Language & Literature | 74 |
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