History Master’s program at Columbia University in the City of New York

MA in History and Literature

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The MA in History and Literature teaches students how to analyse texts for historical purposes and to examine literature from a historical perspective. It provides an alluring and uncommon blend of academics from the Ivy League and Europe. Students are introduced to the key theoretical and critical disputes at the nexus of history and literature, such as the narrative features of historical writing, the linguistic turn in history, and the conflict between history and theory within the literary field.

The program's exploration of literature as a source of moral, intellectual, social, and historical knowledge is a key component. Students gain an advanced understanding of theoretical and methodological concerns. They also pick up the philological skills necessary for reading printed or manuscript materials.

24 Months Duration

- Credit hours

Yes GRE Required

No Scholarships Available

Composition of student population

48 Female Students

32 Internation Students

59 Graduate Students Enrolled

History Graduate Program

There is no mimimum GPA score requirement. Not every institution uses a 4 point grade scale and actual GPA’s vary quite a bit. In general, persons offered admission to the program have GPA’s that are high for the institutions they come from — top 5-10% of their class and 3.6 and above at U.S. institutions.

The department does NOT require GRE or GRE subject tests scores.

A writing sample is required for the GSAS application. There are no further specifications on topic/themes/format. The online application allows students applying to the History Department to upload other supplementary materials.

How does the History Master’s degree program tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York compared with other universities in New York?

Tuition for Master’s in History program at Columbia University in the City of New York

$51,194 In-state Tuition & Fees

$51,194 Out-of-state Tuition & Fees

University	In state Tuition / Year
History Masters program at Pace University	$33,356
History Masters program at Fordham University	$23,846
History Masters program at CUNY Hunter College	$11,398
History Masters program at University of Rochester	$50,505

Cheapest Masters program in History

Which other public university offers Master’s program in History in New York?

Here is the list of top 4 public universities offering History Master’s program.

Program Name	Tuition / Year
History at Binghamton University	In-state: $13,500 Out-state: $25,290
History at CUNY Hunter College	In-state: $11,398 Out-state: $20,828
History at SUNY Brockport	In-state: $12,290 Out-state: $24,080
History at Upstate Medical University	In-state: $12,316 Out-state: $24,106

Which other private university offers Master’s program in History in New York?

Here is the list of top 4 private universities offering History Master’s program.

Program Name	Tuition / Year
History at Cornell University	$30,042
History at New York University	$36,892
History at University of Rochester	$50,505
History at Syracuse University	$41,714

Jobs, Salaries and Career after Masters in History

Employment of historians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 300 openings for historians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

The median annual wage for historians was $63,100 in May 2020. Number of Jobs in 2020 was 3,100.

Employers prefer the candidate with a Master's degree.

Universities with similar Graduate Program

Program Name	Tuition / Year
History Masters program at Baylor University	$36,936
History Masters program at Clemson University	$11,796
History Masters program at Fort Hays State University	$4,500
History Masters program at Middle Tennessee State University	$10,350

Are there Online Masters programs offered in History?

Here is the list of top-ranked universities offering online masters program in History

Program Name	Tuition
History Online Masters programs at Eastern Washington University	$13,041
History Online Masters programs at Southern New Hampshire University	$18,810