by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for general history students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 286 master's degrees in general history to qualified students.
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The general history master'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general history students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general history students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Southern California is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general history. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in general history from University of Southern California
University of California - Berkeley is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general history. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - Berkeley
University of California - Los Angeles is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in general history. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - Los Angeles
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general history has to check out University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general history from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - San Diego
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - Davis
UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - Irvine
UC Santa Cruz is a large public university located in the small city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - Santa Cruz
UNR is a very large public university located in the city of Reno.More information about a master’s in general history from University of Nevada - Reno
Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general history from University of California - Santa Barbara
Explore the best general history schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 240 |
| Washington | 402 | 22 |
| Oregon | 291 | 11 |
| Nevada | 126 | 10 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 3 |
General History is one of 8 different types of History programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public/Applied History | 4 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 3 |
| Other History | 2 |
