Trying to decide if graduate school in history is right for you? This is an important decision since pursuing a graduate degree in history can be a time intensive and expensive commitment.

Choosing the right graduate program for yourself is almost as important as the decision on whether or not to attend graduate school. The United States is home to more than 150 history PhD programs. Each program offers something unique, whether it's a specialized course of study, strength in a specific field, a professor who shares your research interests, or exclusive research facilities. Before making the decision to apply to a particular college or university, you should learn as much as possible about the history program.

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