Approximately 0.9% of graduates in of Washington DC receive history degrees every year. Thus, Washington DC's 8 history schools put out approximately 288 historians each year.

Top Schools

George Washington University, which was ranked 17th nationwide in 2010, is the top-ranked school in Washington DC that has a history program. It is located in Washington. In 2010, 96 students graduated from George Washington University's history program. The tuition rate at George Washington University was $42,905 per year.

The second-ranked school in Washington DC with a history program is American University, which is located in Washington. In 2010, it was ranked 23rd nationwide. In 2010, 63 students graduated from American University history program. The tuition rate at American University was $36,697 per year.

Howard University, which was ranked 23rd nationwide in 2010, is the third-ranked school in Washington DC that has a history program. It is located in Washington. 8 students graduated with degree in history from Howard University in 2010. Howard University charged in-state students $18,120 in tuition fees per year.

Cost

Tuition at Washington DC's history schools ranges from $42,905 per year to $7,000 per year. But, the average tuition is $26,313 per year. In 2010, the history schools that charged the highest tuition rates in Washington DC were:

1. George Washington University - located in Washington, students are charged $42,905 per year
2. Georgetown University - located in Washington, students are charged $40,203 per year
3. American University - located in Washington, students are charged $36,697 per year

The history schools in Washington DC that charged the lowest tuition rates were:

1. University of the District of Columbia - located in Washington, students are charged $7,000 per year
2. Gallaudet University - located in Washington, students are charged $11,226 per year
3. Howard University - located in Washington, students are charged $18,120 per year

More Information

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