by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Yale University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Yale University as a strong choice for history, coming in at #10 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 10 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 10 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 58 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 71 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This history field at Yale University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 217 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Yale University report a median salary of $77,988 a year. This is lower than $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Yale University, history graduates take on a median debt of $12,000 in student loans. This is below $14,357, the typical median for all majors at Yale University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
Learn more about Yale University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Yale University are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Yale University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 71 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 17 |
