by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in history at EIU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU highly 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 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 11 master’s degrees in history.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the master’s level. Its best result was #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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of history master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 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. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 25 |