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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Columbia came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in history from Columbia. This makes it the #9 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
The history program at Columbia awarded 40 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
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 | 177 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,405 |
| Communication & Journalism | 482 |
| English Language & Literature | 291 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 233 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 149 |
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