2018 Best Schools for a Master's in History

These eight schools offering a master's in history stand out from the rest this year when it comes to student reviews. Yale University holds the #1 spot with a high student rating of 96.67, followed closely by Princeton which earned a score of 95.34. These schools have annual tuitions on the higher end for this list--$38,700 for Yale and $45,350 for Princeton--while other colleges, like the University of North Texas, with a respectable rating of 81.67 and an 83% recommendation rate, offer more affordable tuitions. University of North Florida is another affordable option, costing only $10,367 for in-state tuition.

Students from The University of Southern California, which came in at #3 on our list, boast about the programs intimate class size and dedicated professors. As one student commented, "The history program at USC is blessed by a wonderfully supportive faculty, who are very accessible both in the very small class sizes and outside of class through office hours and appointments." Another student echoed these sentiments, stating, "Overall SC has been a great experience. Quality and accessible faculty, competitive stipend and aid packages, central location to many academic and cultural networks, institutions, and resources. For my interests and needs, few places could compete with USC and the Los Angeles region." Click on the universities below to learn more about them and hear what other students had to say.