We offer a ranking of the best universities for studying history in the USA. When choosing a university for foreign students, it is important to choose a specialization and an approximate direction of employment. For example, Princeton or the University of California may not be suitable for your purposes, and universities with lower rankings and tuition fees will offer the necessary specializations.

Contents of history courses offered by top US universities:
- African American and Jewish Experiences in America
- Ancient Greece
- Civil war and reconstruction
- East Asian civilization
- Modern England
- Modern Latin America
- Pre-colonial Africa
- Revival and Reformation
- Social history of early modern Europe
- Constitutional history of the United States
- Economic history of the United States.
History students in the United States have nearly limitless career opportunities. Career options:
- Archivist
- Curator
- Teacher
- Historian
- Librarian.
When choosing a university, pay attention to the following factors:
- To what extent the university is geared towards students of history in comparison with other specialties.
- How many other history students are choosing this high school.
- Does the institution have regional accreditation and / or confirmation from an official accreditation body.
In 2020, approximately 32,625 history degrees were awarded to students in the United States.
Best history universities in USA 2025 - QS World University rankings
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