by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in history at EIU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU as a strong choice for history, coming in at #346 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 346 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Illinois | 16 of 20 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 70 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This history field at EIU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 11 master’s degrees in history.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 64 |
Among recent graduates, 82% of history master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at EIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 25 |