41 PhD Programs in History in the United States

Top universities for History in the United States

Ranked by how many history programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.

• University of Oklahoma (6)
• Indiana University Bloomington (3)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (2)
• University of Minnesota (2)
• University of Florida (2)
• Temple University (2)
• University of Maryland, College Park (2)
• University of Iowa (2)
• Tulane University (1)
• Middle Tennessee State University (1)

January intake in the United States

4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in History — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Art History — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in History, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in History, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027

PhD in History in the United States: common questions

How many history programs are there in the United States?

41 history phd programs at 28 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a history degree in the United States cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in history in the United States is 29,502 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 16,810 USD and 34,182 USD a year.

Can I study history in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the history programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (41 of 41).

Are any of these history programs available online?

1 of the 41 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.