History at Brown University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Brown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brown University is located in Providence, RI.
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Online Class Availability at Brown University
Distance learning is available at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Brown University
Rankings can help you compare Brown University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 618 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #31 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #485 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 618 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #31 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #485 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Brown University
Those who finish Brown University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,584 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $50,748 |
| 4 years | $62,308 |
| 5 years | $81,596 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Brown University take home a median $62,308, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Brown University comes in at $13,491.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
- 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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