by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,046 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. 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 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 bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor'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 complete 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 Pennsylvania.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
It's hard to beat Villanova University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Villanova University
It is difficult to beat Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Gettysburg.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Gettysburg College
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Scranton
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Duquesne University
Located in the small city of Carlisle, Dickinson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Dickinson College
Ship is a medium-sized public university located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Explore all the Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | 2,183 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 643 |
| Maryland | 33 | 562 |
| Delaware | 30 | 58 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 185 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 1,046 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 5,941 |
| Communication & Journalism | 3,509 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,711 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 882 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 879 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 680 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 359 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 281 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 269 |