History (BA, MA, PhD) at Rice University
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Duration: 4 yrs
Tuition: 54,000 USD
Employment Rate: 80%
Career Outcomes:
HistorianArchivistMuseum CuratorEducatorPolicy AnalystJournalist

Course Overview

The History programs at Rice University offer comprehensive training in historical analysis, research, and critical thinking across undergraduate (BA), master's (MA), and doctoral (PhD) levels. The department emphasizes a global perspective, encouraging students to explore diverse historical contexts, including American, European, Latin American, African, and Asian histories. Unique features include small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities for original research, even at the undergraduate level.

Career Prospects

Graduates from these programs are equipped for a variety of careers in academia, public history, education, law, government, and non-profit sectors. The skills developed—such as critical analysis, writing, and research—are highly transferable to roles in policy analysis, journalism, and cultural institutions.

Key Faculty and Staff

Notable faculty include experts in transnational history, environmental history, and social movements, with several members recognized for award-winning publications and contributions to historical scholarship. Specific names and titles are available on the university's official department page.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

Students have access to the Woodson Research Center, a renowned archive for historical manuscripts and rare books, as well as digital history initiatives. The department also collaborates with local museums and cultural institutions in Houston for internships and public history projects.

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