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2027 Best History Schools in Georgia

20 Colleges in the United States
549 History Degrees Awarded
$38,619 Avg Early-Career Salary

History 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.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best history schools.

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Best Schools for History in Georgia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in History

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in history. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 history students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $83,560 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,323. More information about a degree in history from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

A rank of #2 makes Emory University one of the top schools for history. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 35 history students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Emory University earn around $33,710 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Emory University

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University Of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 94 history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. History graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $26,983 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at University Of Georgia

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Berry College awarded about 12 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $50,785 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. See the full history program report for Berry College

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Agnes Scott College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Decatur, Agnes Scott College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 11 history degrees were awarded at Agnes Scott College in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $28,191 in their early career. Agnes Scott College graduates carry a median of $26,811 in student loans. See the full history program report for Agnes Scott College

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University Of North Georgia placed #6 among the best history schools. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 75 history degrees were awarded at University Of North Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of North Georgia generally make around $38,226. Typical student debt for the program is $22,312. See the full history program report for University Of North Georgia

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College landed the #7 spot for history this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. There were roughly 20 history students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Gwinnett College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $55,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,280. Read more about the history program at Georgia Gwinnett College

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Georgia Southern University came in at #8 for history this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 history students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Southern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $26,784. Typical student debt for the program is $24,241. More information about a degree in history from Georgia Southern University

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Georgia College And State University earned the #9 position for history this year. Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 history students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Georgia College And State University generally make around $23,907. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the history program at Georgia College And State University

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Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College came in at #10 for history this year. Set in the rural area of Young Harris, Young Harris College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 history students who graduated with this degree at Young Harris College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $24,689. More information about a degree in history from Young Harris College

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Kennesaw State University earned the #11 position for history this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 history degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $32,752. Students borrow a median of $26,485 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Kennesaw State University

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Columbus State University placed #12 among the best history schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 history students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State University in the most recent data year. History graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $51,154 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,493 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Columbus State University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University landed the #13 spot for history this year. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Augusta University awarded about 15 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Augusta University earn around $28,689 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full history details for Augusta University

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University Of West Georgia earned the #14 position for history this year. This large public university is located in the town of Carrollton. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 history degrees were awarded at University Of West Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $35,074 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,990 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at University Of West Georgia

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Dalton State College landed the #15 spot for history this year. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. About 19 history degrees were awarded at Dalton State College in the most recent year. History graduates of Dalton State College earn a median of $32,899 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,955. More information about a degree in history from Dalton State College

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Georgia State University earned the #16 position for history this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 40 history degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Georgia State University earn around $32,602 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. See the full history program report for Georgia State University

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Middle Georgia State University came in at #17 for history this year. Located in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a large public university. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middle Georgia State University awarded about 15 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University generally make around $48,207. Middle Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $26,976 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Middle Georgia State University

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Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #18 among the best history schools. This large public university is located in the town of Milledgeville. Georgia Military College Milledgeville awarded about 10 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Georgia Military College Milledgeville earn around $29,788 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,587. More information about a degree in history from Georgia Military College Milledgeville

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Valdosta State University landed the #19 spot for history this year. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 history degrees were awarded at Valdosta State University in the most recent year. History graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $32,340 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,125. Get the full history details for Valdosta State University

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Clayton State University came in at #20 for history this year. Located in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 history students who graduated with this degree at Clayton State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $42,114 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,088. Read more about the history program at Clayton State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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