by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 76 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general history. Combined, these schools handed out 4,576 bachelor's degrees in general history to qualified students.
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Your choice of general history for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. 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 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 schools for general history students working on their bachelor's degree.
The general history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best 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.
University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general history. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from University of Pennsylvania
It's hard to beat Princeton University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general history. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Princeton University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general history. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Columbia University in the City of New York
Georgetown University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general history. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Georgetown University
Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from New York University
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from George Washington University
Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Cornell University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Barnard College
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in general history from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Here are some additional great schools for General History students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best General History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 13 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 14 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD |
| 15 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| 16 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 17 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY |
| 18 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
| 19 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA |
Explore the best general history schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 2,096 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 1,042 |
| Maryland | 370 | 557 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 643 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 180 |
| Delaware | 224 | 58 |
General History is one of 8 different types of History programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other History | 41 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 39 |
| Military History | 37 |
| American History (United States) | 13 |
| Public/Applied History | 9 |
