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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region

89 Colleges in the Southeast Region
884 Master's Degrees
$41,667 Avg Early-Career Salary
History is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #50 most popular master's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 89 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 884 master's degrees in history to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great History School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region The history master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for history, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for history.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in history. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

17 Most Well Attended Schools for History Students Working on Their Master's

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181 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

American Public University System is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in history. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in history in West Virginia.

There were about 181 history students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

Those history students who get their master's degree from American Public University System receive $8,033 more than the average history graduate.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
122 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#8 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in history. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were about 122 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in history has to check out George Mason University. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were approximately 30 history individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their master's from the history program report average early career wages of $40,700.

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

North Carolina State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were approximately 21 history students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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16 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#5 Best Quality In LA

UNO is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of New Orleans. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in history in Louisiana.

There were about 16 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
16 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#4 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were roughly 16 history individuals who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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16 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were approximately 16 history individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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15 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Austin Peay State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in history in Tennessee.

There were roughly 15 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent data year.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in history in Florida.

There were approximately 14 history students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in history in North Carolina.

There were approximately 14 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their master's from the history program state that they receive average early career income of $34,600.

More information about a master’s in history from University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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13 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#4 Best Quality In GA

GaSou is a very large public university located in the distant town of Statesboro. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in history in Georgia.

There were approximately 13 history individuals who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

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13 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

UWF is a large public university located in the small city of Pensacola. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in history in Florida.

There were about 13 history individuals who graduated with this degree at UWF in the most recent data year.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#2 Best Quality In MS

Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in history in Mississippi.

There were approximately 12 history students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in history in Florida.

There were approximately 12 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#7 Best Quality In GA

University of West Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Carrollton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in history in Georgia.

There were about 12 history students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#6 Best Quality In TN

ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in history in Tennessee.

There were roughly 12 history students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in history in Virginia.

There were roughly 12 history students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
18Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
19Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL
19University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
19West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
19University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
19Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY

Best History Colleges by State

Explore the most popular history colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida20682
Georgia18658
Virginia175173
North Carolina167109
Tennessee15659
Alabama14737
South Carolina14123
Louisiana14052
Kentucky14027
Mississippi12024
Arkansas11918
West Virginia108232

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One of 0 majors within the History area of study, History has other similar majors worth exploring.

History Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General History779
Military History54
Public/Applied History26
Other History18
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology7

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