by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Brown University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Brown University among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #18 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 18 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 58 |
Here is each degree level available for history at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The history field at Brown University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 74 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brown University handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Brown University report a median salary of $62,308 a year. This is lower than $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, history students borrow a median amount of $13,491 in student loans. This is above $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Brown University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 5 |
