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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Vanderbilt came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 8 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Vanderbilt in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in History from Vanderbilt in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were 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 Vanderbilt University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Vanderbilt University.
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 | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 715 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 81 |
| English Language & Literature | 76 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 58 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.