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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region

335 Colleges in the Southeast Region
6,417 Bachelor's Degrees
$28,665 Avg Early-Career Salary
History is about average in terms of popularity for bachelor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #19 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 335 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of history. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,417 bachelor's degrees in history during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great History School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality history program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Associate Degrees in History
Master's Degrees in History
Doctor's Degrees in History
Overall Popularity in History

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for history.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for History Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
195 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#19 Best Quality In VA

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in history has to check out Liberty University. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.

There were about 195 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in history from Liberty University

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164 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

University of Central Florida is a popular choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in history. UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Florida.

There were roughly 164 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

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149 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were about 149 history individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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145 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in history. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were approximately 145 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
143 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Florida.

There were roughly 143 history students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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132 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were about 132 history students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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128 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Florida.

There were roughly 128 history students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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110 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in West Virginia.

There were approximately 110 history individuals who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
101 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Florida.

There were about 101 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
97 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were roughly 97 history students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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93 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

UA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Alabama.

There were about 93 history students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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85 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Georgia.

There were roughly 85 history students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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84 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#12 Best Quality In VA

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.

There were roughly 84 history individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in history from George Mason University

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
83 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Arkansas.

There were roughly 83 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

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79 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#3 Best Quality In SC

UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in South Carolina.

There were approximately 79 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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75 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Tennessee.

There were about 75 history students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

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74 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were approximately 74 history students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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70 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#2 Best Quality In LA

Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Louisiana.

There were roughly 70 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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67 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#7 Best Quality In NC

UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were about 67 history students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

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66 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Kentucky.

There were roughly 66 history students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

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65 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In VA
#15 Best Quality In VA

Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 65 history students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in history from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Duke University
Durham, NC
63 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were approximately 63 history students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
62 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In VA
#10 Best Quality In VA

JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg.

There were roughly 62 history students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In VA
#4 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were approximately 60 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#9 Best Quality In TN

UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in history in Tennessee.

There were about 60 history students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Memphis

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for History students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
51 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
52 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
52 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
52 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
55 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
55 Longwood University Farmville, VA
57 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
57 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
57 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
60 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
60 Hampden - Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA
60 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
63 University of Mississippi University, MS
64 Radford University Radford, VA
64 Rhodes College Memphis, TN
64 Troy University Troy, AL
67 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
67 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN

Best History Colleges by State

Explore the most popular history colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 34 189
Florida 34 824
Virginia 34 1,212
Georgia 33 663
North Carolina 32 890
Alabama 32 477
Tennessee 32 527
West Virginia 32 242
South Carolina 32 449
Louisiana 31 318
Kentucky 31 346
Arkansas 30 276

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History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 6,417

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 31,164
Psychology 29,337
Education 23,063
Communication & Journalism 22,795
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 5,836
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 1,382
Library Science 32

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