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Most schools have rolling admissions and financial help so you can start your degree in a few weeks!

Why This Matters

  • CHOOSE FROM MORE THAN A DOZEN CAREER PATHS

    History is a very versatile major. Individuals who pursue degrees in history can go on to be archivists, curators, researchers, teachers, writers, lawyers, politicians, and more.

  • DEMAND FOR ARCHIVISTS TO RISE 9% BY 2028

    As organizations have an increasing volume of information to manage and digitize, new opportunities for archivists are expected to open up at a faster-than-average pace.

  • EARN $14,270 MORE PER YEAR WITH A MASTER’S

    Teaching is another popular career path for history majors. Those with an advanced degree can teach at the college level and earn an annual median wage of $74,590.

Our Research

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are the most common types of degrees in history, although some schools offer an associate’s degree in history. As history is a humanities field, most programs award a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in history. For this list, we reviewed associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs.

All of the programs on our list are delivered completely online. We only included programs that are offered by regionally accredited schools, meaning that they meet high standards of quality for higher education. Coursework and degrees from regionally accredited institutions are more widely recognized and accepted by other schools and employers.

We evaluated each program based on reputation, faculty, course strength, cost, and flexibility. Then we calculated an Intelligent Score for each program on a scale of 0 to 100. For a more extensive explanation, check out Our Ranking Methodology.

  • 55 hours to write this article
  • 118 universities and colleges we assessed
  • 271 education programs we compared

The Top 63 Online History Degree Programs

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#1
Madison, WI | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Intelligent Score: 99.67
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $9,273

Out-of-state: $37,161

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $10,728

Out-of-state: $10,728

Test scores

SAT: 1260-1460

ACT: 27-32

Retention Rate
95%
Admission Rate
57%
On-campus students
7%
Graduation Rate
88%
Students enrolled
45,000
Student to faculty ratio
16:01
Average Salary
$50k
Average Student Debt
$21k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$902.52 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Higher Learning Commission

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 414-229-7711

#2
Waxahachie, TX | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Intelligent Score: 99.44
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $20,496

Out-of-state: $20,496

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $10,710

Out-of-state: $10,710

Test scores

SAT: 900-1120

ACT: 16-22

Retention Rate
72%
Admission Rate
89%
On-campus students
27%
Graduation Rate
49%
Students enrolled
2,000
Student to faculty ratio
18:01
Average Salary
$30k
Average Student Debt
$26k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$350 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

30-33 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 888-937-7248

#3
Miami, FL | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Florida International University

Intelligent Score: 98.21
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $4,721

Out-of-state: $16,529

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $8,912

Out-of-state: $8,912

Test scores

SAT: 1110-1260

ACT: 23-29

Retention Rate
91%
Admission Rate
58%
On-campus students
14%
Graduation Rate
67%
Students enrolled
59,000
Student to faculty ratio
25:01:00
Average Salary
$42k
Average Student Debt
$18k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

In-State: $228.81 per credit

Out-of-State: $345.87 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 305-348-3125

#4
Lafayette, LA | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

University of Louisiana Monroe

Intelligent Score: 97.15
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $5,407

Out-of-state: $19,135

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $5,511

Out-of-state: $5,511

Test scores

SAT: 1000-1210

ACT: 20-26

Retention Rate
79%
Admission Rate
67%
On-campus students
46%
Graduation Rate
51%
Students enrolled
16,000
Student to faculty ratio
19:01
Average Salary
$37k
Average Student Debt
$21k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$400 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 318-342-3145

#5
Hays, KS | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Fort Hays State University

Intelligent Score: 96.89
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $4,140

Out-of-state: $14,580

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $3,726

Out-of-state: $3,726

Test scores

SAT: N/A

ACT: N/A

Retention Rate
78%
Admission Rate
91%
On-campus students
43%
Graduation Rate
46%
Students enrolled
15,000
Student to faculty ratio
19:01
Average Salary
$37k
Average Student Debt
$20k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$287.75 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Higher Learning Commission

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

33 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-628-4248

#6
Huntsville, TX | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Sam Houston State University

Intelligent Score: 96.81
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $5,856

Out-of-state: $15,672

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $5,765

Out-of-state: $5,765

Test scores

SAT: 970-1120

ACT: 18-23

Retention Rate
79%
Admission Rate
92%
On-campus students
40%
Graduation Rate
58%
Students enrolled
22,000
Student to faculty ratio
21:01
Average Salary
$39k
Average Student Debt
$22k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$423.50 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 936-294-1111

#7
Bowling Green, KY | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Western Kentucky University

Intelligent Score: 96.48
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $10,802

Out-of-state: $26,496

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $12,140

Out-of-state: $12,140

Test scores

SAT: 980-1180

ACT: 19-26

Retention Rate
77%
Admission Rate
98%
On-campus students
15%
Graduation Rate
52%
Students enrolled
18,000
Student to faculty ratio
19:01
Average Salary
$31k
Average Student Debt
$23k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$707 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

36 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 270-745-2344

#8
Slippery Rock, PA | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Slippery Rock University

Intelligent Score: 96.16
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $7,716

Out-of-state: $11,574

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $9,288

Out-of-state: $9,288

Test scores

SAT: 980-1150

ACT: 19-25

Retention Rate
83%
Admission Rate
74%
On-campus students
2%
Graduation Rate
69%
Students enrolled
9,000
Student to faculty ratio
21:01
Average Salary
$36k
Average Student Debt
$25k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

In-state: $516 per credit

Out-of-state: $774 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

30 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 724-738-4923

#9
Thibodaux, LA | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Nicholls State University

Intelligent Score: 95.18
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $4,922

Out-of-state: $6,015

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $5,686

Out-of-state: $5,686

Test scores

SAT: 990-1170

ACT: 19-24

Retention Rate
75%
Admission Rate
93%
On-campus students
44%
Graduation Rate
45%
Students enrolled
7,000
Student to faculty ratio
19:01
Average Salary
$37k
Average Student Debt
$22k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$275 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 985-448-4803

#10
Canyon, TX | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

West Texas A&M University

Intelligent Score: 94.75
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $5,748

Out-of-state: $7,195

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $4,968

Out-of-state: $4,968

Test scores

SAT: 920-1130

ACT: 18-23

Retention Rate
82%
Admission Rate
58%
On-campus students
22%
Graduation Rate
44%
Students enrolled
10,000
Student to faculty ratio
15:01
Average Salary
$39k
Average Student Debt
$20k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$465 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 806-651-2020

#11
Cromwell, CT | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Intelligent Score: 94.59
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $25,600

Out-of-state: $25,600

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $18,433

Out-of-state: $18,433

Test scores

SAT: 1070

ACT: 24

Retention Rate
36%
Admission Rate
65%
On-campus students
37%
Graduation Rate
52%
Students enrolled
216
Student to faculty ratio
12-to-1
Average Salary
33,028
Average Student Debt
9,556

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$360 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc.

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 860-632-3036

#12
Sterling, KS | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private

Sterling College

Intelligent Score: 93.92
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $26,000

Out-of-state: $26,000

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $13,860

Out-of-state: $13,860

Test scores

SAT: 900-1080

ACT: 18-25

Retention Rate
58%
Admission Rate
37%
On-campus students
84%
Graduation Rate
47%
Students enrolled
678
Student to faculty ratio
10:01
Average Salary
$32k
Average Student Debt
$25k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$145 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Higher Learning Commission

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

45 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 800-346-1017 / 620-278-2173

#13
Graceville, FL | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private

The Baptist College Of Florida

Intelligent Score: 93.4
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $21,232

Out-of-state: $21,232

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $14,850

Out-of-state: $14,850

Test scores

SAT: 930-1200

ACT: 17-23

Retention Rate
74%
Admission Rate
92%
On-campus students
29%
Graduation Rate
35%
Students enrolled
405
Student to faculty ratio
8-to-1
Average Salary
38,772
Average Student Debt
23,590

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$360 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 800-328-2660

#14
Springfield, MO | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private

Drury University

Intelligent Score: 93.39
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $29,900

Out-of-state: $29,900

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $8,388

Out-of-state: $8,388

Test scores

SAT: 1030-1250

ACT: 21-29

Retention Rate
78%
Admission Rate
71%
On-campus students
72%
Graduation Rate
60%
Students enrolled
2,000
Student to faculty ratio
13:01
Average Salary
$30k
Average Student Debt
$21k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$320 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Higher Learning Commission

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

124 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 417-873-7373

#15
La Grande, OR | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

Eastern Oregon University

Intelligent Score: 92.79
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $7,830

Out-of-state: $20,520

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $17,550

Out-of-state: $17,550

Test scores

SAT: N/A

ACT: N/A

Retention Rate
70%
Admission Rate
94%
On-campus students
8%
Graduation Rate
28%
Students enrolled
3,000
Student to faculty ratio
15:01
Average Salary
$36k
Average Student Debt
$20k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$252 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

180 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 855-805-5399

#16
College Park, MD | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

University of Maryland Global Campus

Intelligent Score: 92.28
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $8,824

Out-of-state: $34,936

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $13,158

Out-of-state: $13,158

Test scores

SAT: 1270-1480

ACT: 30-34

Retention Rate
95%
Admission Rate
51%
On-campus students
7%
Graduation Rate
87%
Students enrolled
41,000
Student to faculty ratio
17:01
Average Salary
$50k
Average Student Debt
$20k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$399.50 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online, Hybrid

ACCREDITATION

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 800-888-8682

#17
Morgantown, WV | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

West Virginia University

Intelligent Score: 91.92
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $8,976

Out-of-state: $25,320

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $10,134

Out-of-state: $10,134

Test scores

SAT: 1030-1230

ACT: 21-27

Retention Rate
82%
Admission Rate
84%
On-campus students
6%
Graduation Rate
62%
Students enrolled
26,000
Student to faculty ratio
21:01
Average Salary
$39k
Average Student Debt
$23k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$482 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Higher Learning Commission

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

15 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 800-253-2762

#18
Orlando, FL | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public

University of Central Florida

Intelligent Score: 91.43
Undergraduate Tuition

In-state: $4,478

Out-of-state: $19,810

Graduate Tuition

In-state: $6,916

Out-of-state: $6,916

Test scores

SAT: 1160-1340

ACT: 25-30

Retention Rate
92%
Admission Rate
45%
On-campus students
91%
Graduation Rate
74%
Students enrolled
72,000
Student to faculty ratio
31:01:00
Average Salary
$40k
Average Student Debt
$19k

ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT

$281.53 per credit

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online

ACCREDITATION

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE

120 credits

MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 855-903-8576

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What You Should Know About This Degree

While some individuals with history degrees go on to work as historians for museums, research organizations, or the government, there are actually multiple career paths available to those who study history. Without a specifically defined career path, history majors must be creative in their approaches to their career and look at interdisciplinary job opportunities that incorporate historical research and analysis skills.

Because a history degree program teaches a broad range of transferable skills including writing, critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving, employers in a variety of fields seek out history majors as job candidates. These fields include education, law, communications, journalism, government, and more.

When exploring online programs, it’s important to confirm that the institution is authorized to grant degrees to students in the state where you reside. Check with the National Council of State Authorization of Reciprocity Agreements for more information about authorizations for distance education providers. The school may also provide information about its authorization for granting degrees to out-of-state students.

Even when programs are advertised as online, they may have minimal in-person requirements for internships, residencies, or other hands-on learning experiences. Review the program’s curriculum carefully to confirm if there are any in-person obligations, and decide if they will fit into your schedule and lifestyle.

What’s Next?

Here are some questions to ask when researching Online History programs:

  • Does this program offer the specialization I want? Many bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in history give students the option to focus on the history of a particular geographic region or time period. Specializations can include Middle Eastern history, Eurpoean history, or military history. If you are interested in focusing on a particular area, check if the program offers that option.
  • Does the program have a thesis option? This is a consideration for master’s level students. If you plan to continue on to earn a doctoral degree in history, completing a thesis as part of your master’s degree may be advantageous or even necessary. As a prerequisite for admission to some doctoral programs, you may need to submit an academic writing sample like a thesis. Keep this in mind when selecting and completing a master’s degree.

During the research process, review the program’s admissions requirements and deadlines so that you are prepared for the application process. You can find this information on the program’s website or by contacting their admissions department directly.

Financing your education is another important consideration. Research scholarships, assistantships, loans, and payment plans.


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