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Graduate Certificates in History

161 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 60 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in history. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 19% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.6% of history graduates were international students.

Education Levels of History Majors

In 2020-2021, 161 graduate certificates were awarded to history majors. 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 3,509
Doctor’s Degree 721
Graduate Certificate 161

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 women than men pursue their graduate certificate in history. About 50.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 80
Women 81
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The racial-ethnic distribution of history graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 114
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 18
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There are 60 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
47 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The history program at American Public University System awarded 47 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The history program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - St Louis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at UMSL. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The history program at Liberty University awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in history from GMU. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at UT Arlington. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at OHIO Athens.

5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

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 $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in history from Minnesota State Mankato.

5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The history program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Utah is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The history program at University of Utah awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at VCU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The history program at Sam Houston State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The history program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#13

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Tulsa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at University of Tulsa. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

East Tennessee State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in history. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in history from ETSU.

#13

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
67% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at SUNY Empire.

#13

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $5,219 per year. The history program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Mary's University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,684 per year. The history program at St. Mary's University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for history majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Louisville. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at UofL. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#18

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Central Connecticut State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in history. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to history majors at CCSU.

History Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
History 161

Below are some popular majors that are similar to history that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 27,281
Psychology 3,161
Social Sciences 2,112
Communication & Journalism 712
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 627

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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