by our College Data Analytics TeamHistory degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their history programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for history students.
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Leading the list is Butler University, our #1 school for history. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Butler University awarded about 13 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $68,222 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,351 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Butler University
University Of Notre Dame came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Notre Dame. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. History graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $39,522 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for University Of Notre Dame
A rank of #3 makes Indiana University Bloomington one of the top schools for history. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. About 80% of students finish within six years. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 83 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $31,880 in their early career. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $23,754 in student loans. See the full history program report for Indiana University Bloomington
A rank of #4 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top schools for history. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 54 history degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Students borrow a median of $22,980 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Purdue University Main Campus
Depauw University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Set in the town of Greencastle, Depauw University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Depauw University awarded about 13 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $46,127 in their early career. Depauw University graduates carry a median of $26,174 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Depauw University
Wabash College landed the #6 spot for history this year. Wabash College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crawfordsville. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Wabash College awarded about 12 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $39,138 in their early career. Wabash College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full history details for Wabash College
Ball State University placed #7 among the best history schools. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 history students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Ball State University earn around $28,444 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. Read more about the history program at Ball State University
University Of Indianapolis ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. University Of Indianapolis awarded about 18 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Indianapolis generally make around $52,298. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at University Of Indianapolis
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #9 spot for history this year. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. About 10 history degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne in the most recent year. History graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median of $49,424 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,119 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #10 spot for history this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis awarded about 43 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn around $31,526 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University Southeast ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Set in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public institution. Indiana University Southeast graduates 39% of students within six years. About 17 history degrees were awarded at Indiana University Southeast in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Indiana University Southeast generally make around $43,463. Typical student debt for the program is $23,981. Get the full history details for Indiana University Southeast
Purdue University Northwest placed #12 among the best history schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Hammond. Purdue University Northwest graduates 43% of students within six years. Purdue University Northwest awarded about 19 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $51,424 early in their careers. Purdue University Northwest graduates carry a median of $25,083 in student loans. More information about a degree in history from Purdue University Northwest
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.
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