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William & Mary is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best History Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from William & Mary. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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The history program at William & Mary awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at William & Mary.
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 | 113 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 407 |
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 52 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 49 |
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