History at William & Mary
If you plan to study History, take a look at what William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.
William & Mary is in Williamsburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 143 history degrees were awarded at William & Mary.
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Studying Online at William & Mary
Online coursework is an option at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) studied exclusively online 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
Graduates of William & Mary’s History program earn the following amounts (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 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from William & Mary report median earnings of $49,311, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from William & Mary is $17,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of History graduates at William & Mary, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, History graduates at William & Mary are 49% women (70) and 51% men (73).
History Bachelor’s Program at William & Mary
Among the 129 bachelor’s history graduates at William & Mary, 46% were women (59) and 54% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary, lower than the national average of 28%.*
History Master’s Program at William & Mary
Among the 9 master’s history graduates at William & Mary, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of History master’s degree recipients at William & Mary, above the national average of 21%.*
History Doctoral Program at William & Mary
Of the 5 doctoral history degrees awarded at William & Mary, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History doctoral degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of History doctoral degree recipients at William & Mary, higher than the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific History Concentrations at William & Mary
This History program at William & Mary breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 143 |
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at William & Mary work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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