The Robert Reid World History Center is a research facility that helps enhance the history degree program. Students at Baylor University take courses in regional history (African, Asian, Latin American or Middle Eastern), European history and American history. Waco, Texas, is the home of Baylor University. As of 2011, Texas State University charges $191 per credit hour in tuition for in-state students and $501 for out of state students. The history program requires students to complete advanced coursework in United States history and non-U.S. Students have the option of earning a teaching certification with their bachelor of arts in history through the university. Texas State University's San Marcos campus offers a history undergraduate program through the College of Liberal Arts. The cost of tuition, as of 2011, at Rice University is $33,120 for all students.

Taking a foreign language is not required, but it is especially encouraged for students who wish to continue on to graduate school. Students are expected to take courses in four different fields: pre-modern history, European history, United States history and regional history (Asia, Latin America or Africa). News and World Report' ranked Rice University as the 33rd best history program in the country. Rice University, located in Houston, has another excellent history department.

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