Below are the key facts about this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH highly for history, coming in at #167 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 167 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Texas | 9 of 41 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 9 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH earn a median of $50,957 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, history graduates take on a median debt of $21,250 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |