Pennsylvania State University - University Park PhD in History
The main focus area for this major is General History. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
History is a major offered under the history program of study at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here, you’ll find out more about the major doctor’s degree program in history, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Rankings for the Penn State University Park PhD in History
If you're having trouble deciding which school is a good match for you, you may want to check out College Factual's Best History Doctor's Degree Schools ranking to see some of the great options that are available. This ranking takes a number of things into account when determining a school's overall quality. Ranking factors include student and faculty diversity, average graduate earnings, and average amount of student debt.
On the 2021 list, Penn State University Park was ranked #211 out of 464 schools in the country for this major at the doctorate level. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
How Much Does a Doctorate in History from Penn State University Park Cost?
Penn State University Park Graduate Tuition and Fees
During the 2018-2019 academic year, part-time graduate students at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,571 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $915 per credit hour. Information about average full-time graduate student tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,960 | $37,694 |
| Fees | $1,034 | $1,034 |
Does Penn State University Park Offer an Online PhD in History?
Online degrees for the Penn State University Park history doctor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
Penn State University Park Doctorate Student Diversity for History
Male-to-Female Ratio
Of the students who received their doctor’s degree in history in 2018-2019, 20.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 43.8%.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
None of the history doctor’s degree recipients at Penn State University Park in 2018-2019 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
PhD in History Focus Areas at Penn State University Park
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 5 |
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*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.
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