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2025 Best History Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
62 Doctor's Degrees
History is about average in terms of popularity for doctor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #19 out of the 36 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best History Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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The history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best History Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study History in Illinois

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in History

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in history has to check out Northwestern University. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston.More information about a doctorate in history from Northwestern University

Best History Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 29 20
Michigan 29 23
Ohio 29 28
Wisconsin 27 18

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History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 62

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 228
Theology & Religious Vocations 137
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 73
English Language & Literature 50
Philosophy & Religious Studies 45
Communication & Journalism 30
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 18
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2

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