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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Brown came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in history from Brown. This makes it the #27 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Brown University.
Of the 68 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Brown, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in history.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 39 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Brown. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in history.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 5 |
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 |
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History | 91 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Social Sciences | 419 |
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 112 |
English Language & Literature | 101 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 50 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.