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William & Mary is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best History Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from William & Mary. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William & Mary was $1,402 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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The history program at William & Mary awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
William & Mary does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of history master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at William & Mary.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 113 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 407 |
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 52 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 49 |
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