History is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #30 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best History Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 565 degrees in history to qualified students.
The history program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for History rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for history schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best History Schools in Wisconsin ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the history degree levels they offer.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in history. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were roughly 188 history students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. History degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Madison receive an earnings boost of approximately $2,741 above the average earnings of history majors.
It is hard to beat Marquette University if you wish to pursue a degree in history. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.
There were about 44 history students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent year we have data available. Those history students who get their degree from Marquette University earn $3,689 more than the typical history graduate.
Gain a rich foundation of knowledge ranging from early history to modern times with this online bachelor's degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a good decision for students interested in a degree in history. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #456 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Eau Claire is a great university overall.
There were approximately 48 history students who graduated with this degree at UW - Eau Claire in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, history degree recipients typically earn an average of $28,998 at the beginning of their careers.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a great choice for students interested in a degree in history. UW - Whitewater is a large public university located in the town of Whitewater. A Best Colleges rank of #400 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Whitewater is a great university overall.
There were roughly 26 history students who graduated with this degree at UW - Whitewater in the most recent data year. History degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater get an earnings boost of around $7,589 over the average earnings of history majors.
Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 26th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 13 history students who graduated with this degree at UW - River Falls in the most recent data year.
Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 35th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were approximately 15 history students who graduated with this degree at UW - Stevens Point in the most recent year we have data available. Those history students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point make $2,729 more than the average history graduate.
Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 34th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 31 history students who graduated with this degree at UW Oshkosh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the history program earn an average of $32,259 for their early career.
Located in the town of Ripon, Ripon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were approximately 7 history students who graduated with this degree at Ripon in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the history program state that they receive average early career earnings of $25,421.
UW - Green Bay is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay. This university ranks 30th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were approximately 24 history students who graduated with this degree at UW - Green Bay in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, history degree recipients generally make an average of $32,930 in their early careers.
The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
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 the rest 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).
The history program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for History rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for history schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
