by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,969 bachelor's degrees in history to qualified students.
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The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for history students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in history has to check out Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Columbia University in the City of New York
It is hard to beat New York University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from New York University
Cornell University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in history. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Cornell University
It is difficult to beat Fordham University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Fordham University
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Syracuse University
Located in the medium-sized city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University at Albany
Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Binghamton University
Located in the city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Barnard College
Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University at Buffalo
Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Stony Brook University
Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,084 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 643 |
| Maryland | 33 | 562 |
| Delaware | 30 | 58 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 185 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 1,969 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 12,667 |
| Communication & Journalism | 6,109 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3,112 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,825 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,741 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,298 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 813 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 719 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 168 |