by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMBC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC highly for history, coming in at #236 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 236 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Maryland | 5 of 11 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 61 of 114 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The history field at UMBC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UMBC ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 61 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at UMBC earn a median of $47,859 a year. This is lower than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, history students accumulate a median of $21,285 in student loans. This is below $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 6 |
