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History at Central Michigan University

History at Central Michigan University

If you plan to study History, take a look at what Central Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Michigan University sits in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Online Class Availability at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Central Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #6 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #27 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #51 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #301 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #471 of 618

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #6 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #27 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #51 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #301 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #471 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Central Michigan University

Graduates of Central Michigan University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Central Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,317
2 years $30,554
3 years $33,135
4 years $41,508
5 years $46,744

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Central Michigan University take home a median $41,508, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Central Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $25,905.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Central Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here 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

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