by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Northwestern came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best History Schools | 6 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Northwestern. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,161 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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The history program at Northwestern awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Northwestern. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Northwestern University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.