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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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 University of California - Berkeley.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UC Berkeley. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from UC Berkeley. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 149 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,093 |
| English Language & Literature | 314 |
| Communication & Journalism | 308 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 273 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 234 |
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