---

History at Baylor University

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Baylor University is located in Waco, TX.

Online & Distance Learning at Baylor University

Online coursework is an option at Baylor University. Of 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for History Graduates from Baylor University

Those who finish Baylor University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$35,864
3 years	$34,552
4 years	$39,874
5 years	$55,059

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Baylor University take home a median $39,874, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Baylor University stands at $24,625.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Below 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.