History at William & Mary
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at William & Mary
Online coursework is an option at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at William & Mary
Rankings can help you compare William & Mary’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 126 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 126 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from William & Mary
Those who finish William & Mary’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,414 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $47,651 |
| 4 years | $49,311 |
| 5 years | $66,422 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from William & Mary earn a median of $49,311, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from William & Mary stands at $17,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
- 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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