by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in history at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for history, placing at #5 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 5 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Illinois | 1 of 20 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
This history area of study at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 73 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 9 master’s degrees in history.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for history at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of history master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in history.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 53 |