by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University highly for history, coming in at #16 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 16 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 11 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 126 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The history area of study at Vanderbilt University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,522 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, history graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is higher than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 7 |
