by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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Cornell University is in the top 10% of the country for history. Specifically, it ranked #36 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $72,818 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, history graduates take on a median debt of $16,884 in student loans. This is above $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Find out more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in history from Cornell University identified as men.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the history majors at Cornell University.
The history program at Cornell University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 40 |