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History at Brandeis University

History at Brandeis University

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Brandeis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Brandeis University is in Waltham, MA.

Studying Online at Brandeis University

Many students take online classes at Brandeis University. Among 5,205 students, 401 (8%) studied exclusively online and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Brandeis University

These rankings give you a sense of how Brandeis University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #13 of 58
Best Value Massachusetts #24 of 28
Best Value New England (Region) #48 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #85 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #571 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #13 of 58
Best Value Massachusetts #24 of 28
Best Value New England (Region) #48 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #85 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #571 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Brandeis University

Graduates of Brandeis University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Brandeis University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,142
2 years $37,208
3 years $47,023
4 years $57,175
5 years $64,484

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Brandeis University earn a median of $57,175, compared with $70,733 for all Brandeis University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Brandeis University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Brandeis University stands at $23,250.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Brandeis University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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