by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,552 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.
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 the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Iowa State University
University of Iowa is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in history. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Iowa
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in history. UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Northern Iowa
KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Kansas
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Missouri - Columbia
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a bachelor’s in history from South Dakota State University
Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Truman State University
Explore the best history schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | 387 |
| Kansas | 33 | 182 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 369 |
| Iowa | 32 | 325 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 67 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 177 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 44 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 1,552 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 7,680 |
| Communication & Journalism | 5,961 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3,190 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,587 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,814 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,739 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,327 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 849 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 587 |
