2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southwest Region
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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 Southwest region, there were 3,158 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,603 and $23,228 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 341 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region” ranking, we looked at 30 colleges that offer 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 Master’s in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region.
Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southwest Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, this large public school awarded 76 degrees to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Skysong, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Skysong are $6,724, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree history students list, Texas Tech has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
UNT also made our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.
UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s history degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.
Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Sam Houston State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.
SHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best History Master’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 SHSU are $15,704.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best History Master’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.
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Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #10. Texas A&M University - Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.
Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549.
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at Tyler did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Tyler, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Tyler did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read full report on History at The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #14, University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 5 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UH Clear Lake not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
ASU - Tempe also made our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 13 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. SFASU is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
OSU also made our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.
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Northern Arizona University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best History Master’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 Northern Arizona University are $19,489.
University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #21. University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s history degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s history degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.
The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #23. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s history students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree history students list, UTSA has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Texas Woman’s University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree history students list, UT Dallas has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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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%.
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- *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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