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2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

16 Ranked Colleges
82 Degrees Awarded
$27,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

History is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 32,905 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, history graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,593 and had an average of $23,490 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,158 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,603 and $23,228 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 82 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent history programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the history program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Rice University is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at Rice

#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at El Paso. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about History at The University of Texas at El Paso

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 11 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at UT Austin

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree history students with aid list, UH has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH History Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNT is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #11 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at UNT

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on History at Texas Tech University

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #8 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Read more about History at Arizona State University - Tempe

#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about History at The University of Texas at Arlington

#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station History Report

#10

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on History at University of Arizona

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

Full OSU History Report

#12

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#16 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree history students with aid list, UNM has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNM History Report

#6 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree history students with aid list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oklahoma History Report

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at Southern Methodist University

#15

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Texas Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

TCU also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268.

Read full report on History at Texas Christian University

#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree history students with aid list, Baylor has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about History at Baylor

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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