by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 32 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of history. Combined, these schools handed out 363 master's degrees in history to qualified students.
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Your choice of history for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 history students working on their master's degree.
The 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 History Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Chicago is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Notre Dame
Northwestern University is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in history. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in history from Northwestern University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in history needs to take a look at University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ashland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Ashland.
Master's recipients from the history degree program at Ashland University earn $13,649 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in history from Ashland University
Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
U-M is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in history from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in history from Indiana University - Bloomington
Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from Marquette University
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in history from Ohio State University - Main Campus
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 288 |
| American History (United States) | 57 |
| Public/Applied History | 11 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 5 |
| Other History | 2 |
