Graduate Certificates in History
Education Levels of History Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their graduate certificate in history. This makes it the 31st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in history at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,626 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 807 |
| Graduate Certificate | 201 |
Earnings of History Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for history students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in history. About 54.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of history graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 141 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular History Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 60 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for history students seekinga graduate certificate is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in history from American Military University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in history from Columbia. About 61% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - St Louis. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in history from UMSL. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in history from Liberty University. About 27% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in history from UT Arlington. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in history from GMU. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio University - Athens Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in history from OHIO Athens.
The 8th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in history from Minnesota State Mankato.
The 8th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in history from BGSU.
Sam Houston State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in history from SHSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in history from VCU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from UMass Amherst. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from SUNY Empire.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from UNC Greensboro.
East Tennessee State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from ETSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,108 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,380 |
| Communication & Journalism | 804 |
| English Language & Literature | 623 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 609 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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