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History at Boise State University

History at Boise State University

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

Boise State University is in Boise, ID.

Online & Distance Learning at Boise State University

Online coursework is an option at Boise State University. Of 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Boise State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #4 of 6
Best Value Idaho #5 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #21 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #22 of 26
Best Value Nationwide #405 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #566 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Boise State University

Those who finish Boise State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Boise State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,921
2 years $27,461
3 years $30,180
4 years $35,969
5 years $41,087

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Boise State University take home a median $35,969, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Boise State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Boise State University stands at $28,050.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for History majors, 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

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