Where can I study History in Virginia?

History programs in Virginia

40 colleges in Virginia offer History, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Liberty University, University of Virginia-Main Campus, and William & Mary.

Updated September 2026 · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in History. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)

Average net price
$29,357

Graduation rate
65%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,813
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)

Average net price
$21,565

Graduation rate
96%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$86,863
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)

Average net price
$19,096

Graduation rate
89%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$73,490
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)

Average net price
$17,915

Graduation rate
68%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$76,343
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$23,322

Graduation rate
80%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$69,954
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$23,433

Graduation rate
63%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,128
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$23,015

Graduation rate
72%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$60,509
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$17,113

Graduation rate
76%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$77,369
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$24,953

Graduation rate
86%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$81,698
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$14,638

Graduation rate
46%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,914
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$20,667

Graduation rate
66%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$60,613
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$23,781

Graduation rate
94%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$94,810
Longwood University
Farmville, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$19,066

Graduation rate
61%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$52,347
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$22,400

Graduation rate
62%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$67,640
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Associate's degree Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$19,923

Graduation rate
57%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,498
Roanoke College
Salem, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$24,503

Graduation rate
67%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,047
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$9,210

Graduation rate
47%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,325
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$31,309

Graduation rate
85%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$76,178
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$12,756

Graduation rate
39%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,427
Radford University
Radford, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$14,578

Graduation rate
49%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,739
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$15,840

Graduation rate
39%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,543
Marymount University
Arlington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$29,137

Graduation rate
54%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$67,516
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$20,896

Graduation rate
65%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,075
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$15,921

Graduation rate
46%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,409
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Certificate (1 to 2 years) Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$30,298

Graduation rate
67%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,433
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$17,758

Graduation rate
52%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,943
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$27,866

Graduation rate
70%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,448
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$22,213

Graduation rate
33%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,002
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$13,235

Graduation rate
34%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,275
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$17,800

Graduation rate
53%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,453
Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$19,061

Graduation rate
56%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,385
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$15,282

Graduation rate
39%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,666
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$24,588

Graduation rate
67%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,869
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$22,235

Graduation rate
57%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$56,380
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$19,676

Graduation rate
42%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,074
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$20,082

Graduation rate
32%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,296
Hampton University
Hampton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$25,319

Graduation rate
57%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,159
Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Graduation rate
74%

Acceptance rate
77%

Undergrads
395
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$25,573

Graduation rate
18%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,896
Averett University
Danville, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$22,925

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,516

Program 54.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).