by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU highly for history, placing at #332 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 332 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 13 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 126 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 64 bachelor’s degrees in history.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 13 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $40,375 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, history graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
