History at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What traits are you looking for in a history school? To help you decide if University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's history program.UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and approximately 30,092 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
UNC Chapel Hill History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
UNC Chapel Hill History Rankings
There were 11 students who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Find University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Programs
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at UNC Chapel Hill
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
UNC Chapel Hill History Master’s Program

Of the students who received a history master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill, 67% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in history.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 4 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within History
History majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
History | 21 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- English Language & Literature
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Communication & Journalism
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 25,240 | $47,580 |
Managers | 11,990 | $121,500 |
History Professors | 770 | $72,800 |
Curators | 590 | $47,200 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators | 210 | $40,850 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Marchmain05 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.