2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in South Carolina

Historymaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #24 out of the 37 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in South Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 23 master's degrees in history to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great History School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in history matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in South Carolina ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for history, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for history.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study History in South Carolina

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for history students seeking a a master's degree.

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

1

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in history has to check out Clemson University. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson 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 master's degrees in history in South Carolina.

There were roughly 8 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in history from Clemson University

2

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In SC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of South Carolina - Columbia is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. 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 master's degrees in history in South Carolina.

There were about 4 history students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in history from University of South Carolina - Columbia

2

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in history needs to look into College of Charleston. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in history in South Carolina.

There were roughly 4 history individuals who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in history from College of Charleston

4

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Winthrop University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in history in South Carolina.

There were about 3 history students who graduated with this degree at Winthrop in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in history from Winthrop University

5

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC

2 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Converse is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Spartanburg.

There were approximately 2 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Converse in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in history from Converse College

5

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in history in South Carolina.

There were approximately 2 history individuals who graduated with this degree at The Citadel in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in history from Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular History Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	34	82
Mississippi	33	24
Georgia	32	58
Tennessee	32	59
Kentucky	31	27
Virginia	31	173
North Carolina	30	109
Louisiana	30	52
Alabama	30	37
Arkansas	30	18
West Virginia	27	232

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History Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
History	23

Majors Similar to History

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Education	1,345
Library Science	116
Psychology	106
Social Sciences	46
Communication & Journalism	42
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	40

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius. More about our data sources and methodologies.