History at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from Appalachian State University
Graduates of Appalachian State University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,484 |
| 3 years | $31,658 |
| 4 years | $32,372 |
| 5 years | $39,254 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Appalachian State University take home a median $32,372, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Appalachian State University is $20,400.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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