by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in history at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for history, ranked #138 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 138 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
This history field at BU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 59 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 7 master’s degrees in history.
BU is not yet ranked for history at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of history master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in history.
BU is not yet ranked for history at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 44 |