Below are the key facts about this program at Georgetown. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgetown among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #13 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 13 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 114 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at Georgetown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgetown University handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgetown, history graduates take on a median debt of $16,640 in student loans. This is above $16,618, the typical median for all majors at Georgetown.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,784 | $67,896 |
| Fees | $193 | $193 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgetown were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Georgetown. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 11 |