by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois as a strong choice for history, ranked #65 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 65 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Illinois | 4 of 20 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The history field at Illinois includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 110 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 94 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Illinois is in the top 10% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,323 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, history graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 73% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 10 |
