by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 40 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best History Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 645 master's degrees in history to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The history master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in history needs to check out Princeton University. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in history from Princeton University
It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a master's degree in history. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in history from University of Pennsylvania
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in history needs to check out Georgetown University. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in history from Georgetown University
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in history. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in history from Columbia University in the City of New York
NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in history from New York University
Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from Cornell University
Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from George Washington University
Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Villanova.More information about a master’s in history from Villanova University
Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in history from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from American University
Explore the best history colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 391 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 96 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 65 |
| Maryland | 32 | 37 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 48 |
| Delaware | 24 | 8 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 645 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 5,416 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,745 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,616 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,486 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 690 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 633 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 483 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 378 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 329 |
