Below are the key facts about graduate study in history at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for history, ranked #337 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 337 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 13 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 126 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The history area of study at VCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 72 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 6 master’s degrees in history.
VCU has not been ranked for history at the master’s level.
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 VCU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in history.
VCU is not currently ranked for history at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in history from VCU were women.
The largest share of history graduate certificate degree graduates at VCU are Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a graduate certificate in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at VCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 64 |