by our College Data Analytics Team
[History](/majors/history/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked University Of Wyoming the best value for a degree in history in Wyoming. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $18,209. Early-career history graduates make about $35,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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