Doctor of History Programs in America
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MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
- Cambridge, MA ·
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology ·
- Graduate School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Graduate School, CAMBRIDGE, MA.
Stanford University Department of Humanities and Sciences
- Stanford, CA ·
- Stanford University ·
Stanford University, Graduate School, STANFORD, CA.
Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- New Haven, CT ·
- Yale University ·
- · Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
Yale University, Graduate School, NEW HAVEN, CT. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The resources at Yale are outstanding. While some of the required courses are slow-moving and less informative, I do have more academic freedom in my second year to the program to take classes that I... Read 2 reviews.
Lehigh University
- Graduate School ·
- BETHLEHEM, PA
- · Rating 4.45 out of 5 22
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- University of Pittsburgh ·
- PITTSBURGH, PA
College of Arts and Sciences - Lehigh University
- Lehigh University ·
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Harvard University ·
- · Rating 4.56 out of 5 9 reviews
Harvard University, Graduate School, CAMBRIDGE, MA. 9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars. Featured Review: Other says I am Harvard Extension School student pursuing a master degree, ALM, in sustainability. I have achieved a 3.89 in this program so far and have qualified, applied, and accepted as a 'Special Student'... Read 9 reviews.
Princeton University
- Princeton, NJ ·
- · Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviews
Graduate School, PRINCETON, NJ. 4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The best part of the Princeton University mechanical engineering graduate degree is the excellent faculty that teach the courses. They are incredibly knowledgeable and also very willing to help... Read 4 reviews.
Sanford School of Public Policy
- Durham, NC ·
- Duke University ·
- · Rating 4.75 out of 5 4 reviews
Duke University, Graduate School, DURHAM, NC. 4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars. Featured Review: Current Master's student says My academic experience at Duke has been the most rewarding in my life. What makes Duke so great is the opportunity through the Sanford Policy School to exchange and engage ideas with professors and... Read 4 reviews.
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Brown University Graduate School
- Providence, RI ·
- Brown University ·
- · Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviews
Brown University, Graduate School, PROVIDENCE, RI. 4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says This is my first semester in the biotechnology program. The program manager is helpful and commutative. I have found a great lab match for my research interests. My classes are interesting. I have... Read 4 reviews.
Brown School of Professional Studies
Brown University, Graduate School, PROVIDENCE, RI.
School of Arts & Sciences - University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA ·
- University of Pennsylvania ·
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Rice University School of Humanities
- Houston, TX ·
- Rice University ·
Blue checkmark. Rice University, Graduate School, HOUSTON, TX.
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
- Evanston, IL ·
- Northwestern University ·
Northwestern University, Graduate School, EVANSTON, IL.
College of Arts and Science
- Nashville, TN ·
- Vanderbilt University ·
Vanderbilt University, Graduate School, NASHVILLE, TN.
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Washington University in St. Louis - Arts & Sciences
- St. Louis, MO ·
- Washington University in St. Louis ·
Washington University in St. Louis, Graduate School, ST. LOUIS, MO.
College of Arts and Letters - University of Notre Dame
- Notre Dame, IN ·
- University of Notre Dame ·
University of Notre Dame, Graduate School, NOTRE DAME, IN. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Doctoral Student says The faculty at Notre Dame is excellent. The student to professor ratio makes for a wonderful one to one interaction between students and teachers. At Notre Dame, my interests, dreams, goals, research... Read 2 reviews.
Social Sciences Division - University of Chicago
- Chicago, IL ·
- University of Chicago ·
- · Rating 3.75 out of 5 4 reviews
University of Chicago, Graduate School, CHICAGO, IL. 4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The University of Chicago offers many clubs you can attend. Do to COIVD most of the clubs meet online and some in person one day out of the week. There's boxing, archery, fencing, and one of my... Read 4 reviews.
Humanities Division - University of Chicago
- · Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
University of Chicago, Graduate School, CHICAGO, IL. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says My application process for the University of Chicago, including my interview and the prospective students welcome day was incredibly warm, informative and inspiring. I felt the community at the... Read 1 reviews.
Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
- Los Angeles, CA ·
- University of Southern California ·
University of Southern California, Graduate School, LOS ANGELES, CA.
Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences
- Ithaca, NY ·
- Cornell University ·
Cornell University, Graduate School, ITHACA, NY.
Rackham School of Graduate Studies
- Ann Arbor, MI ·
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ·
- · Rating 4.86 out of 5 7 reviews
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Graduate School, ANN ARBOR, MI. 7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The Landscape Architecture program at UMich School for Environment and Sustainability is rooted in advancing sustainable design and ecological function, rather than pure aesthetics. We have some... Read 7 reviews.
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - Georgetown University
- Nw Washington, DC ·
- Georgetown University ·
- · Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Georgetown University, Graduate School, NW WASHINGTON, DC. 2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says The program is highly practical. The professors explain concepts in class and give us home works to submit on each topic discussed on a weekly basis. This enables us to grasp the concepts more. We... Read 2 reviews.
School of Arts and Sciences - Tufts University
- Medford, MA ·
- Tufts University ·
Tufts University, Graduate School, MEDFORD, MA. 4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says My experience was mostly great! I felt supported by faculty and staff and became involved in student activities. It was just unfortunate that my on-campus experience was cut short due to the pandemic... Read 4 reviews.
UCLA College of Letters and Science
- University of California - Los Angeles ·
- · Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
University of California - Los Angeles, Graduate School, LOS ANGELES, CA. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars. Read 1 reviews.
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
- Baltimore, MD ·
- Johns Hopkins University ·
- · Rating 4.52 out of 5 21 reviews
Johns Hopkins University, Graduate School, BALTIMORE, MD. 21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars. Featured Review: Master's Student says Starting this fall, my graduate journey is set to begin on an exciting note. I’ve already connected with two professors who have proven to be incredibly supportive and kind. I can't wait to dive into... Read 21 reviews.
Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Pittsburgh, PA ·
- Carnegie Mellon University ·
Blue checkmark. Carnegie Mellon University, Graduate School, PITTSBURGH, PA.
The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - University of Virginia
- Charlottesville, VA ·
- University of Virginia ·
- · Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
University of Virginia, Graduate School, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. 1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Alum says Very good in some areas, excellent in other areas, many academic choices available in all areas of study Read 1 reviews.
North Dakota State University Graduate School
- · Rating 4.56 out of 5 18
University of Pittsburgh
- · Rating 4.46 out of 5 81
College of Arts, Sciences and Education - Florida International University
- Florida International University ·
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2025 Best History Doctor's Degree Schools
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 807 doctor's degrees in history to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great History School for Your Doctor's Degree
A Great Overall School
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Early-Career Earnings
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
Other Factors We Consider
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
- Major Focus - How much a school focuses on history students vs. other majors.
- Major Demand - The number of history students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
- Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
- Student Debt - How much debt history students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized history related body.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for history students working on their doctor's degree.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings , including this Best History Doctor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study History in the United States
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in history.
10 Top Schools for a Doctorate in History
Harvard University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in history. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge. More information about a doctorate in history from Harvard University
It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in history. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Those history students who get their doctor's degree from University of Pennsylvania earn $9,746 more than the average history student.
Northwestern University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in history. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston. More information about a doctorate in history from Northwestern University
It is difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in history. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a doctorate in history from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a doctorate in history from University of California - Los Angeles
U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
Soon after graduating, history doctorate recipients generally earn about $49,959 in their early careers.
Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a doctorate in history from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a doctorate in history from Yale University
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington. More information about a doctorate in history from Indiana University - Bloomington
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. More information about a doctorate in history from University of Maryland - College Park
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Notes and references.
- The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ( IPEDS ) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s ( College Scorecard ). More about our data sources and methodologies .
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