History at Clemson University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Clemson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Clemson University sits in Clemson, SC.
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Online Class Availability at Clemson University
Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Among 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Clemson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Clemson University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Clemson University
Students who complete Clemson 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 | $28,980 |
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $40,592 |
| 4 years | $43,894 |
| 5 years | $50,184 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $43,894, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Clemson University comes in at $24,550.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Clemson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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