by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best History Schools | 131 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from Northeastern. This makes it the #96 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,938 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 history majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Northeastern University.
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