We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at City. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks City as a strong choice for history, placing at #227 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 227 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in New York | 29 of 51 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 59 of 114 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The history area of study at City breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 50 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY City College handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in history.
City ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 26 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 56 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from City report a median salary of $46,015 a year. This is below $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at City, history students borrow a median amount of $11,487 in student loans. This is below $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
Learn more about City tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at City are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at City. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 12 |