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2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region

16 Ranked Colleges
82 Degrees Awarded
$27,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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” 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” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in history. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great history programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the history program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree history students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southwest Region

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree history students list, UNT has also earned the #11 rank 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 North Texas are $15,618.

Full University of North Texas History Report

#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech 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 #3 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region list. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso History Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin also took the #4 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 The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Houston History Report

#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #5 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 A&M College Station are $22,743.

Read more about History at Texas A&M College Station

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region list. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus History Report

#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region list. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 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 UT Arlington are $23,376.

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#9

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#16 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #9. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also took the #16 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on History at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#8 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #11. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Read full report on History at ASU - Tempe

#12

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Texas Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region list. Fort Worth, 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 7 students 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 Texas Christian University are $32,268.

Read full report on History at Texas Christian University

#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree history students list, University of Arizona has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arizona History Report

#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region list. Baylor is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

Baylor also took the #7 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Baylor University History Report

#15

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Rice University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #1 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rice University History Report

#2 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU also took the #2 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 SMU are $47,478.

Full Southern Methodist University 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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