Study History in the United States

History in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for history in the United States

• Fort Hays State University (14)
• University of Pennsylvania (13)
• University of Georgia, Athens (12)
• Salem State University (12)
• University of South Florida (11)
• The College of New Jersey (11)
• Missouri State University (10)
• University of Oklahoma (10)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (9)
• Temple University (9)

Study History in the United States: common questions

How many history programmes are there in the United States?

895 history programmes at 270 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a history degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in history in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,408 USD and 44,130 USD per year.

Can I study history in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the history programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (895 of 895).

Are any of these history programmes available online?

52 of the 895 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for history in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 27,450 USD per year, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programmes.