by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best History Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 187 master's degrees in history to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The history master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 Plains States Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in history has to take a look at University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Missouri - Columbia
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in history has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in history from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a master’s in history from Iowa State University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in history has to check out University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
It's hard to beat University of Nebraska at Kearney if you wish to pursue a master's degree in history. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Iowa
UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls.More information about a master’s in history from University of Northern Iowa
Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mankato.More information about a master’s in history from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from Kansas State University
Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Explore the best history colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 92 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 9 |
| Kansas | 30 | 28 |
| Iowa | 29 | 10 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 43 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 187 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,225 |
| Social Sciences | 659 |
| English Language & Literature | 579 |
| Communication & Journalism | 572 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 318 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 180 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 128 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 57 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
