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2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

19 Ranked Colleges
182 Degrees Awarded
$20,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value History Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

History is the 30th most popular major in the country with 32,905 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, history graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,593 and had an average of $23,490 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,824 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,537 and $23,960 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 182 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in history. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality history programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the history program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for History (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #1 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities History Report

#2

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Missouri - St Louis History Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 4 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fort Hays State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Fort Hays State University is a fairly large school located in Hays, Kansas that handed out 10 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

FHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FHSU are $11,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNI is a medium-sized public school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 6 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UNI also took the #7 spot in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNI are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNK is located in Kearney, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree history students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNK has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNK are $14,792, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 6 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree history students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNOMAHA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree history students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNL has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#3 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s history degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042.

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#13

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Kansas State University is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 1 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree history students whose families make $30-$48k list, K -State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#18 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 6 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UCM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri are $16,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#19 in overall quality

Wichita State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

WSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112.

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#16

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s history degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

SLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074.

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#17

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#17 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Kansas came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of South Dakota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 5 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

USD also took the #15 spot in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Dakota are $12,637.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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