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Boston U was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 49 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Boston U. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Boston U in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Boston U. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Boston University.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,123 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,023 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 94 |
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