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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general history majors, U-M came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in general history. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in general history from U-M. This makes it the #166 most popular school for general history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in general history in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Learn about other programs related to General 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 general history majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Of the 142 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general history from U-M in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general history from U-M. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other History | 2 |
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