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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from Cornell. This makes it the #108 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #69 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 Cornell University.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Cornell in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in History from Cornell in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 57 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 523 |
| Communication & Journalism | 99 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 90 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 88 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
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