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2024 Best History Schools in Virginia

15 Colleges in Virginia
1,502 History Degrees Awarded
$30,994 Avg Early-Career Salary
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 2024, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best History Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,502 degrees in history to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great History School

Best History Schools in Virginia Your choice of history school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

History Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in History
Bachelor's Degrees in History
Master's Degrees in History
Doctor's Degrees in History

The history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best History Schools in Virginia. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for History in Virginia

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.

10 Top Virginia Schools in History

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 History Degrees Awarded
$38,890 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in history needs to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 159 history students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. History degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus get an earnings boost of approximately $7,896 over the average earnings of history graduates.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 History Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

William & Mary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were approximately 130 history students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, history degree recipients typically make an average of $26,414 in the first five years of their career.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 History Degrees Awarded
20.7% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a degree in history. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 82 history students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. History degree recipients from Virginia Tech receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,628 above the typical earnings of history majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 History Degrees Awarded
$39,325 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in history has to take a look at Virginia Military Institute. VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #326 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VMI is a great school overall.

There were roughly 33 history students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the history major at Virginia Military Institute make $8,331 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 History Degrees Awarded
$29,439 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.

There were about 73 history students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the history program make an average of $29,439 in their early career salary.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 History Degrees Awarded
$32,640 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 124 history students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the history program earn an average of $32,640 for their early career.

More information about a degree in history from George Mason University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
364 History Degrees Awarded
12.6% Growth in Graduates

Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. This university ranks 12th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 364 history students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the history program make around $29,687 for their early career.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 History Degrees Awarded
11.3% Growth in Graduates

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 80 history students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the history program earn about $28,141 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in history from Virginia Commonwealth University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 History Degrees Awarded
18.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 49 history students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the history program earn an average of $23,553 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in history from Christopher Newport University

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 History Degrees Awarded
21.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 55 history students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available. History degree recipients from University of Mary Washington get an earnings boost of around $2,646 above the average earnings of history majors.

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Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best History Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 678
Florida 282 886
North Carolina 279 1,060
Tennessee 269 552
South Carolina 248 423
Kentucky 244 364
Louisiana 242 426
Mississippi 234 231
Arkansas 234 246
Alabama 233 500
West Virginia 207 491

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History Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General History 1,474
Other History 17
Public/Applied History 7
American History (United States) 2
Military History 2

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