by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Villanova ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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Villanova was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best History Schools | 52 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Villanova University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in history from Villanova. This makes it the #42 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Villanova go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,882 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Villanova was $1,010 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,806 | $63,806 |
| Fees | $895 | $895 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,896 | $16,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Villanova. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Villanova history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Villanova Online Learning page.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from Villanova make a median salary of $37,879 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,930.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in History from Villanova in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Villanova are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Villanova University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.