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2027 Best History Schools in Ohio

27 Colleges in the United States
718 History Degrees Awarded
$40,317 Avg Early-Career Salary

History degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their history programs.

College Factual analyzed 27 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best history schools.

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Best Schools for History in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall history education in Ohio.

Top Schools in History

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Leading the list is Case Western Reserve University, our #1 school for history. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 13 history degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $74,459 in the first couple years of their career. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. More information about a degree in history from Case Western Reserve University

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Students looking for a strong history program will find one at Oberlin College, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oberlin College awarded about 33 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $25,146 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,050 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Oberlin College

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Students looking for a strong history program will find one at Kenyon College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 23 history degrees were awarded at Kenyon College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Kenyon College generally make around $37,976. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree. See the full history program report for Kenyon College

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

A rank of #4 makes Xavier University one of the top schools for history. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 history students who graduated with this degree at Xavier University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Xavier University generally make around $55,045. Xavier University graduates carry a median of $26,614 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Xavier University

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Denison University
Granville, OH

A rank of #5 makes Denison University one of the top schools for history. Set in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. Denison University awarded about 11 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Denison University earn a median of $39,797 early in their careers. Denison University graduates carry a median of $25,360 in student loans. Get the full history details for Denison University

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University landed the #6 spot for history this year. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 history degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. History graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $57,104 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,110. Read more about the history program at Cedarville University

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 114 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $26,663 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Dayton landed the #8 spot for history this year. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Dayton awarded about 10 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $56,077. Typical student debt for the program is $26,912. See the full history program report for University Of Dayton

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #9 position for history this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 34 history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. History graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $31,217 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,756. Get the full history details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Marietta College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Located in the town of Marietta, Marietta College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 61% of students finish within six years. Marietta College awarded about 11 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Marietta College earn a median of $79,641 early in their careers. Marietta College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full history details for Marietta College

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Ohio Wesleyan University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Ohio Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Delaware. About 59% of students finish within six years. Ohio Wesleyan University awarded about 14 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Ohio Wesleyan University earn a median of $31,531 early in their careers. Ohio Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $26,868 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Ohio Wesleyan University

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Miami University Oxford came in at #12 for history this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 history students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $31,194 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Miami University Oxford

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The College Of Wooster landed the #13 spot for history this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wooster. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The College Of Wooster awarded about 17 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of The College Of Wooster earn a median of $28,013 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,720. Get the full history details for The College Of Wooster

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Set in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 59 history students who graduated with this degree at Ashland University in the most recent data year. History graduates of Ashland University earn a median of $65,004 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,734. More information about a degree in history from Ashland University

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University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This large public university is located in the city of Akron. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 33 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $32,577. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,100 in student loans. More information about a degree in history from University Of Akron Main Campus

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #16 among the best history schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 history degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $30,226 in the first couple years of their career. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,063 in student loans. See the full history program report for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Wright State University Main Campus landed the #17 spot for history this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dayton. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 21 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $27,157 in their early career. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,276 in student loans. See the full history program report for Wright State University Main Campus

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Kent State University At Kent landed the #18 spot for history this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 51 history degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $28,476 in their early career. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Kent State University At Kent

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Wittenberg University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 10 history degrees were awarded at Wittenberg University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Wittenberg University earn around $40,093 in the first couple years of their career. Wittenberg University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full history program report for Wittenberg University

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Ohio University Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 history degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $24,075. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full history program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville placed #21 among the best history schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Steubenville. About 75% of students finish within six years. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 15 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville generally make around $29,424. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. See the full history program report for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Sinclair Community College landed the #22 spot for history this year. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 14 history students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $35,348 in their early career. Sinclair Community College graduates carry a median of $12,525 in student loans. More information about a degree in history from Sinclair Community College

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Cleveland State University landed the #23 spot for history this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public university. About 51% of students finish within six years. Cleveland State University awarded about 28 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Cleveland State University earn around $29,535 in the first couple years of their career. Cleveland State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in history from Cleveland State University

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Baldwin Wallace College placed #24 among the best history schools. Set in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Baldwin Wallace College graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 history students who graduated with this degree at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Baldwin Wallace College earn around $31,163 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in history from Baldwin Wallace College

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University Of Toledo came in at #25 for history this year. This large public university is located in the city of Toledo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 13 history degrees were awarded at University Of Toledo in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from University Of Toledo earn around $52,675 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $21,655 in student loans. Get the full history details for University Of Toledo

Rest of the Top 27 History Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s history ranking:

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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

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