by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Holy Cross. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Holy Cross as a strong choice for history, coming in at #70 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 70 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in history at Holy Cross, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
The history area of study at Holy Cross includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of the Holy Cross awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Holy Cross ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 14 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross report a median salary of $65,505 a year. This is below $69,998, the median for all majors at Holy Cross.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Holy Cross, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,387, the typical median for all majors at Holy Cross.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,800 | $63,650 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
Read more about Holy Cross tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Holy Cross are White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
