by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 544 bachelor's degrees in history to qualified students.
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The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for history students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in history. U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Michigan State University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in history needs to take a look at Central Michigan University. Central Michigan is a large public university located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Central Michigan University
It is hard to beat Wayne State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Wayne State is a very large public university located in the large city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Wayne State University
Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Western Michigan University
Oakland is a large public university located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Oakland University
GVSU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Allendale.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Grand Valley State University
Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Eastern Michigan University
Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Saginaw Valley State University
Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Northern Michigan University
Explore all the Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 544 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,733 |
| Communication & Journalism | 3,230 |
| English Language & Literature | 948 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 852 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 670 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 604 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 334 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 281 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 134 |
