Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CUA ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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CUA was ranked #58 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 #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 58 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from CUA. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CUA was $2,100 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Learn more about CUA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the CUA history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CUA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in history from CUA. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Catholic University of America.
More about our data sources and methodologies.