by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Austin among the top schools in the country for history, coming in at #83 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 83 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Texas | 5 of 41 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 56 |
Here is each degree level offered in history at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The history field at UT Austin breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 103 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $56,558 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, history students borrow a median amount of $19,553 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 1 certificate degree in history.
UT Austin has not been ranked for history at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in history from UT Austin were men.
The majority of history certificate degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Austin. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 14 |
