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2024 Best History Schools in Maryland

8 Colleges in Maryland
574 History Degrees Awarded
$31,643 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a degree in history, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #23 one in the country in terms of popularity.While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best History Schools in Maryland ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 574 degrees in history during the 2021-2022 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great History School

Best History Schools in Maryland Your choice of history school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for history schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

History Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in History
Master's Degrees in History
Doctor's Degrees in History

The history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best History Schools in Maryland. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for History in Maryland

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the history degree levels they offer.

Top Maryland Schools in History

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 History Degrees Awarded
$34,299 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in history needs to look into University of Maryland - College Park. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 95 history students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Those history students who get their degree from University of Maryland - College Park earn $2,656 more than the average history student.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
132 History Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland Global Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in history. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 132 history students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the history program at University of Maryland Global Campus make $12,210 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in history from University of Maryland Global Campus

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 History Degrees Awarded
$43,857 Median Starting Salary

Salisbury University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in history. Salisbury is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Salisbury. This university ranks 11th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 38 history students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent data year. History degree recipients from Salisbury University get an earnings boost of approximately $12,214 above the average income of history majors.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 History Degrees Awarded
$29,191 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in history needs to check out University of Maryland - Baltimore County. UMBC is a large public university located in the suburb of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMBC is a great university overall.

There were about 56 history students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, history degree recipients typically earn about $29,191 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in history from University of Maryland - Baltimore County

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 History Degrees Awarded
$35,404 Median Starting Salary

Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 history students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available. Those history students who get their degree from Towson University make $3,761 more than the average history student.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10.0% Growth in Graduates
$29,329 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 10 history students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the history program report average early career wages of $29,329.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6.3% Growth in Graduates
$18,605 Median Starting Salary

SMCM is a small public college located in the suburb of St. Mary's City. This college ranks 10th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 16 history students who graduated with this degree at SMCM in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the history program make about $18,605 for their early career.

More information about a degree in history from St Mary’s College of Maryland

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
22.7% Growth in Graduates
$19,627 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 22 history students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, history degree recipients typically make about $19,627 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in history from Loyola University Maryland

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McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,623 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 19th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 8 history students who graduated with this degree at McDaniel in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, history degree recipients typically make about $30,623 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in history from McDaniel College

Best History Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
New Jersey38735
Pennsylvania381,235
New York382,656
Delaware3368
District of Columbia33258

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History Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
History574

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