by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Columbia University stacks up against peers offering history.
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Columbia University is in the top 5% of the country for history. In particular, it placed #56 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best History Schools in New York | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,200 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, history students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Among recent graduates, 34% of history master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
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 doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the history majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
This history program at Columbia University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 215 |