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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general history majors, University of Virginia came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in general history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in general history from University of Virginia. This makes it the #43 most popular school for general history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in general history in 2021, making the school the #25 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 Virginia - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of general history bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in General History from University of Virginia in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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