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Top 25 Schools Graduating Students with a Masters in History
According to data from NCES, the following are the colleges and universities graduating the highest number of students in a master’s of history degree for the 2019/20 school year.
College / University | Graduates | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|
American Public University System | 181 | N/A |
Southern New Hampshire University | 175 | 88% |
Liberty University | 122 | 51% |
Arizona State University Digital Immersion | 76 | 64% |
Norwich University | 69 | 75% |
Ashland University | 59 | 71% |
Columbia University in the City of New York | 59 | 5% |
Pace University | 55 | 79% |
Yale University | 54 | 6% |
New York University | 38 | 16% |
University of Nebraska at Kearney | 38 | 85% |
Harvard University | 35 | 5% |
California State University-Fullerton | 32 | 53% |
George Mason University | 30 | 87% |
Princeton University | 29 | 6% |
Texas State University | 25 | 81% |
CUNY Queens College | 24 | 49% |
Missouri State University-Springfield | 21 | 88% |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 21 | 45% |
Georgetown University | 20 | 14% |
California State University-Sacramento | 18 | 82% |
Rutgers University-Newark | 17 | 72% |
University of Missouri-St Louis | 17 | 73% |
California State University-Los Angeles | 16 | 48% |
California State University-Northridge | 16 | 59% |
Courses May Include

Historiography
This course is often designed to explore the study of history and historical writing. Historical interpretations, arguments, and their roles in history and how to apply to them may be studied. Students may work to develop their own positions on historical events and to present and defend their theories and positions.

Historical Methods
This course usually covers the methods necessary for the study, analysis, and evaluation of various historical sources and accounts. Investigative methods, approaches, and developing relationships with sources may all be covered as a part of this course. An initial research proposal may be presented as a part of the course.

Comparative History and Research
This course often covers the methodology and interpretation of comparative research. In this course, students may look at and consider possible historical and social connections during events throughout history. Research methods, including identifying sources and articulating context.

Historical Lenses and Scholarship
This course often looks at how history has changed through a number of different perspectives. Looking at history from a race perspective, an economic perspective, gender, and class. Students may analyze different historical texts to see these and then analyze said texts using the methods taught in the course.

Readings in American History
This course often focuses on various texts in American History. Students may choose various writings to use and analyze. This class may be optimal for students looking to focus on a specific area and to increase the knowledge level of the concentration chosen.

American Architectural History
This course often covers industrial architecture in the United States. Most of the focus may be on 20th century history. The course may include field trips to various housing and other building types.
- Some of the nation’s most affordable tuition rates, from a private, nonprofit, NEASC accredited university
- Qualified students with 2.5 GPA and up may receive up to $20K in grants & scholarships
- Multiple term start dates throughout the year. 24/7 online classroom access