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2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

16 Ranked Colleges
82 Degrees Awarded
$27,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 32,905 people earned their degree in history, making the major the 30th most popular in the United States. 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 Southwest region, there were 3,158 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,603 and $23,228 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 82 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree history students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Rice University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about History at Rice University

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #2 spot on the list. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Austin History Report

#3

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #3 spot on the list. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

Full University of Houston History Report

#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at El Paso. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso History Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about History at Texas A&M University - College Station

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #10 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Read full report on History at Texas Tech University

#11 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #11 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at University of North Texas

#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at University of Arizona

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #8 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at ASU - Tempe

#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington History Report

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #15 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at OSU

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about History at University of Oklahoma

#13

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#16 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNM is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

SMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on History at SMU

#15

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas Christian University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Christian University is a fairly large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

TCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268.

Read more about History at Texas Christian University

#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Waco, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

Full Baylor History Report

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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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