Here is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston highly for history, coming in at #344 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 344 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 23 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 42 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This history field at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 51 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in history.
University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 34 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,560 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, history graduates take on a median debt of $24,862 in student loans. This is below $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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Among recent graduates, 79% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 13 |