by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 27 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #69 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 Cornell is $44,706. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Cornell in 2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Cornell University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.