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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General History in the Southeast Region

333 Colleges in the Southeast Region
6,328 Bachelor's Degrees
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in general history, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #20 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 333 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general history. Combined, these schools handed out 6,328 bachelor's degrees in general history to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General History School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General History in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in general history matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General History in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for general history, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in General History
Master's Degrees in General History
Doctor's Degrees in General History
Overall Popularity in General History

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for general history.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general history. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for General History Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
195 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#19 Best Quality In VA

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general history needs to check out Liberty University. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.

There were about 195 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Liberty University

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164 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

University of Central Florida is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general history. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Florida.

There were approximately 164 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

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149 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general history. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Virginia.

There were about 149 general history students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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145 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general history has to take a look at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in North Carolina.

There were about 145 general history students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
143 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Florida.

There were roughly 143 general history students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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132 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the city of Charlotte. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in North Carolina.

There were approximately 132 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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128 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Florida.

There were about 128 general history students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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101 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Florida.

There were roughly 101 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
97 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Virginia.

There were about 97 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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93 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Alabama.

There were approximately 93 general history students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from The University of Alabama

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85 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Georgia.

There were about 85 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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84 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in West Virginia.

There were approximately 84 general history students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

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84 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#12 Best Quality In VA

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 84 general history students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from George Mason University

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
83 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

UARK is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Arkansas.

There were about 83 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

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79 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#3 Best Quality In SC

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in South Carolina.

There were about 79 general history students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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75 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the city of Knoxville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Tennessee.

There were roughly 75 general history students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

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74 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in North Carolina.

There were about 74 general history students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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70 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#2 Best Quality In LA

Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Louisiana.

There were roughly 70 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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67 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#7 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in North Carolina.

There were roughly 67 general history students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

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66 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Kentucky.

There were approximately 66 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

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65 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In VA
#15 Best Quality In VA

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond.

There were about 65 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Virginia Commonwealth University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
62 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In VA
#10 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population.

There were approximately 62 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In VA
#4 Best Quality In VA

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Virginia.

There were roughly 60 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#9 Best Quality In TN

Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in Tennessee.

There were about 60 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent data year.

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59 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general history in North Carolina.

There were about 59 general history individuals who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Duke University
Durham, NC
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General History students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General History in the Southeast Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
50Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL
51Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
51East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN
51Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
54Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA
54Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
56Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL
56Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
56Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
59University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL
59Hampden - Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA
59University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
62University of MississippiUniversity, MS
63Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN
64Radford UniversityRadford, VA
64Troy UniversityTroy, AL
64Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TN

Best General History Colleges by State

Explore the most popular general history colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida473818
Georgia447651
Tennessee445496
North Carolina434888
Virginia4171,199
South Carolina353449
Alabama318477
Kentucky318346
Louisiana295318
Arkansas287271
Mississippi261189
West Virginia235214

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General History is one of 7 different types of History programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Other History42
Military History26
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology12
Public/Applied History6
American History (United States)3

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