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Master’s Degrees in General History

3,130 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in general history is offered at 368 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 20% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.5% of general history graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General History Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,130 people earned their master's degree in general history. This makes it the 61st most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general history at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,130
Doctor’s Degree 680
Graduate Certificate 139

Earnings of General History Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general history majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in general history. About 50.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,592
Women 1,538
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general history master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 57
Black or African American 140
Hispanic or Latino 300
White 2,219
International Students 141
Other Races/Ethnicities 273
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There are 368 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
218 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general history majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their master's degree in general history from SNHU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
148 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in general history from Liberty University. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#3

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
120 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pace University - New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in general history from Pace University. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
114 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for general history majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in general history from American Military University. About 47% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
86 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in general history from ASU - Skysong. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#6

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
55 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for general history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in general history from Yale. Of these students, 49% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

New York University

New York, New York
50 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in general history from NYU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

43 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in general history from Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#9

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
38 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in general history from Harvard. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#10

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
36 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in general history from Missouri State. Of these students, 46% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
34 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sam Houston State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general history. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in general history from SHSU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#12

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
31 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Norwich University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in general history from Norwich. About 42% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska
29 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska at Kearney is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in general history from UNK. About 42% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
29 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in general history from GMU. About 52% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general history from The Graduate Center. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#16

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
27 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

Simmons University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general history. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in general history from Simmons.

#17

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton, California
25 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general history majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in general history from Cal State Fullerton. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#17

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general history. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in general history from UNCW. About 39% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
24 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for general history majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in general history from Cal State LA. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#20

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
22 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for general history majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in general history from UMass Boston. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general history that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
128
86
80
70
37

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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