Make history in your community with an MA in Public History
Is your passion in preserving, sharing, and creating meaningful histories? An MA in Public History from UNK, which can be completed fully online, will prepare you to conduct community-based research, develop exhibits and public programs, and interpret the past in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and communities.
This program is designed to accommodate your needs, whether you’re a recent graduate or already in the field. You can complete the program with either a thesis or major public history project, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and preparing you for what’s next.
Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree with at least 18 hours in history or related fields.
How much does it cost to get a Public History degree from UNK?
In-State
Estimated Cost: $15,397*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $369
*Cost estimates are based on 2026-27 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Out of State
Estimated Cost: $23,389*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $591
*Cost estimates are based on 2026-27 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Program Information
Accelerated Public History M.A. Program
Streamline your educational journey and save money by earning your Public History M.A alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program.
Connect with a program advisor
Let's start the conversation about your Public History Master's! Request information and connect with Caroline, the online academic program advisor, to get more details and figure out if UNK's program is right for you.
What can I do with a Master's in Public History?
- Museum Director
- Curator
- Registrar
- Collections Manager
- Visitor Services Associate
- Docent/Tour Guide
- Living History Interpreter
- Museum Educator
- Historic Preservationist
- Cultural Resource Management
- History Consultant
- Archivist
"We do projects like grant writing. These are skills we will use in the public history field, but we’re getting that experience now. I loved that I could complete real world assignments."
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