by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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William & Mary is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 418 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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at William & Mary is $31,595. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William & Mary was $1,402 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 99 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from William & Mary. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 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 |
William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 history majors earned their master's degree from William & Mary. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.