History at Ashland University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Ashland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ashland University is in Ashland, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ashland University
Many students take online classes at Ashland University. Of 4,106 students, 877 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,484 (36%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Ashland University
Rankings can help you compare Ashland University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #11 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Ashland University
Those who finish Ashland University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,609 |
| 2 years | $46,748 |
| 3 years | $61,835 |
| 4 years | $51,872 |
| 5 years | $59,496 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Ashland University report median earnings of $51,872, compared with $58,120 for all Ashland University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Ashland University comes in at $26,734.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Ashland University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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