Below are the key facts about this program at UNCW. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNCW highly for history, coming in at #281 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 281 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 15 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 of 126 |
Here is each degree level available for history at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 10 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at UNCW earn a median of $39,424 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, history students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNCW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.