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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Tufts came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Tufts. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Tufts University.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Tufts in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Tufts in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 877 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 81 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 52 |
| English Language & Literature | 44 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 32 |
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