by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for history, ranked #332 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 332 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 13 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 126 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The history area of study at VCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in history.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 13 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $40,375 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, history graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
