Below are the key facts about graduate study in history at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley highly for history, ranked #56 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 56 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in California | 7 of 109 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
This history field at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 154 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 5 master’s degrees in history.
UC Berkeley is not currently ranked for history at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of history master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 16 doctoral degrees in history.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for history at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 133 |