by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 295 master's degrees in history to qualified students.
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Your choice of history for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for history students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best History Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in history from University of Southern California
University of California - Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - Berkeley
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in history has to take a look at University of California - Los Angeles. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - Los Angeles
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - San Diego
Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - Davis
UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - Irvine
UNR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Reno.More information about a master’s in history from University of Nevada - Reno
Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in history from University of California - Santa Cruz
Explore the best history colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 243 |
| Washington | 31 | 25 |
| Oregon | 29 | 14 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 3 |
| Nevada | 27 | 10 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 295 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,180 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,662 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,198 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 455 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 334 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 267 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 249 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 116 |
