Below are the key facts about graduate study in history at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for history, placing at #175 out of 624 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best History Schools 175 of 624 Best History Schools in Indiana 3 of 10 Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region 22 of 70
The following degree levels are offered in history at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 51 Master’s 3 Doctoral 6
This history field at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:Major Annual Graduates History 60
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 3 master’s degrees in history.
Purdue-West Lafayette has not been ranked for history at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of history master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in history.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 6 doctoral degrees in history.
Purdue-West Lafayette has not been ranked for history at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in history.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in History 51