by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 32 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of history. Combined, these schools handed out 363 master's degrees in history to qualified students.
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Your choice of history for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for history students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in history.
University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Notre Dame
Northwestern University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in history. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in history from Northwestern University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in history needs to take a look at University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ashland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Ashland.More information about a master’s in history from Ashland University
Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in history from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in history from Indiana University - Bloomington
Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from Marquette University
Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in history from Ohio State University - Main Campus
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 363 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,264 |
| Social Sciences | 2,100 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,472 |
| English Language & Literature | 822 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 435 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 366 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 272 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 264 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 209 |
