by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best History Schools | 4 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in history from Yale. This makes it the #8 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Yale is $54,700. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Learn more about Yale tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Yale. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Yale does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Yale Online Learning page.
Of the 57 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Yale, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Yale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Yale University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.