by our College Data Analytics TeamHistory programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall history education in Connecticut.
Yale University tops our 2027 ranking of the best history schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Yale University awarded about 192 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $54,700 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the history program at Yale University
Wesleyan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 history degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $39,764 in their early career. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Get the full history details for Wesleyan University
Trinity College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #3. Set in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Trinity College graduates 84% of students within six years. Trinity College awarded about 14 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Trinity College earn a median of $52,927 early in their careers. Trinity College graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans. Get the full history details for Trinity College
A rank of #4 makes Sacred Heart University one of the top schools for history. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 history degrees were awarded at Sacred Heart University in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $62,864 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Sacred Heart University
University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #5. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 74 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $27,581 early in their careers. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $22,470 in student loans. See the full history program report for University Of Connecticut
Connecticut College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Connecticut College awarded about 13 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $34,657 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in history from Connecticut College
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Southern Connecticut State University graduates 50% of students within six years. Southern Connecticut State University awarded about 26 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $34,858 in their early career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Get the full history details for Southern Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University came in at #8 for history this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 history students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. History graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $30,301 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,604 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Central Connecticut State University
Capital Community College earned the #9 position for history this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Capital Community College awarded about 30 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Get the full history details for Capital Community College
Quinnipiac University earned the #10 position for history this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 history students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $62,573. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full history program report for Quinnipiac University
Eastern Connecticut State University placed #11 among the best history schools. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 14 history degrees were awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $26,186 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full history program report for Eastern Connecticut State University
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
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