by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in history at Princeton University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University as a strong choice for history, coming in at #46 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 46 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 15 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
The history field at Princeton University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 96 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University conferred 17 master’s degrees in history.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of history master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Princeton University handed out 23 doctoral degrees in history.
Princeton University is a solid choice among schools offering history at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Princeton University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 56 |