by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best History Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best History Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in history has to take a look at University of Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in history from University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 65 |
| Maryland | 29 | 18 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 23 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 25 |
| Delaware | 21 | 2 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 154 |
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 68 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 54 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 35 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 22 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 10 |