by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 496 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for history students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in history needs to check out University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in history needs to look into Marquette University. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Marquette University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in history has to look into University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Whitewater.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Carthage is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Kenosha.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Carthage College
Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, UW - Parkside is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 496 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,986 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,871 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 712 |
| English Language & Literature | 704 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 301 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 285 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 203 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 155 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 35 |
