by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 25 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of general history. Combined, these schools handed out 124 doctor's degrees in general history to qualified students.
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The general history doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general history students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General History Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general history.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general history. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Duke University
Vanderbilt University is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in general history. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in general history from Vanderbilt University
Emory University is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in general history. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Emory University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general history has to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from William & Mary
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of Florida
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Florida State University
UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Learn about other programs related to General History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Explore the best general history schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 18 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 22 |
| Georgia | 190 | 7 |
| Virginia | 182 | 19 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 4 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 15 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 10 |
| Alabama | 139 | 9 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 4 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 7 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 4 |
One of 8 majors within the History area of study, General History has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public/Applied History | 8 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 3 |
