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Pennsylvania PhD History Universities

Compare 6 programs at 6 universities in Pennsylvania — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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LU Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1865

US #29 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,931/yr
Admission rate
26%
Earnings (10yr)
$105,584
Students
5,898
2
TU Temple University logo

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$28,198/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,727
Students
20,970
3
PS Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$32,875/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Students
42,284
4
UP University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,434/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,125
Students
20,370
5
UP University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,699/yr
Admission rate
5%
Earnings (10yr)
$111,371
Students
10,650
6
CM Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1900

US #151 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$31,944/yr
Admission rate
12%
Earnings (10yr)
$114,862
Students
7,304

What this subject pays

Graduates of History programmes report a median $30,173 two years after finishing, across 608 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $24,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for phD History universities in Pennsylvania?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Lehigh University, Temple University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study phD History universities in Pennsylvania?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying phD History universities in Pennsylvania?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Pennsylvania?

Filtering by Pennsylvania keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About phD History universities in Pennsylvania

This page lists phD History universities in Pennsylvania held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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