by our College Data Analytics TeamHistory programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their history programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for history students.
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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.
Leading the list is University Of Kentucky, our #1 school for history. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 50 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $28,432 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Read more about the history program at University Of Kentucky
Western Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #2. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 29 history degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $27,177 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,965 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Western Kentucky University
University Of Louisville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $22,047. University Of Louisville graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. See the full history program report for University Of Louisville
Murray State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #4. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 15 history students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $27,831 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. Get the full history details for Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Northern Kentucky University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 43 history degrees were awarded at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $29,619. Typical student debt for the program is $30,375. See the full history program report for Northern Kentucky University
Morehead State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Morehead. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morehead State University awarded about 12 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $41,046 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,896 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Morehead State University
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #7 for history this year. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 history students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. History graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $29,346 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Eastern Kentucky University
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
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