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2024 Best Public/Applied History Master's Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
63 Master's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in public/applied history sits in the middle of the road, ranking #613 out of 1172 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of public/applied history. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 63 master's degrees in public/applied history during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Public/Applied History School for Your Master's Degree

Best Public/Applied History Master's Degree Schools Your choice of public/applied history for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality public/applied history program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 public/applied history students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Public/Applied History Master's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Public/Applied History in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public/applied history.

10 Top Schools for a Master's in Public/Applied History

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

North Carolina State University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public/applied history. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from North Carolina State University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

University of South Carolina - Columbia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public/applied history. UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Duquesne University is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in public/applied history. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from Duquesne University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat California State University - Sacramento if you wish to pursue a master's degree in public/applied history. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from California State University - Sacramento

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from Central Connecticut State University

6

Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from Western Michigan University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from Wayne State University

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NKU crest
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

NKU is a large public university located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from Northern Kentucky University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

ISU is a large public university located in the small city of Pocatello.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from Idaho State University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public/applied history from University of North Alabama

Public/Applied History by Region

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Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Public/Applied History is one of 8 different types of History programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General History 3,158
Other History 108
Military History 78
American History (United States) 73
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 28
European History 1

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