History at Cornell University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Cornell University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University
Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Cornell University
Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 618 |
| Best Value | New York | #40 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #93 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #559 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 618 |
| Best Value | New York | #40 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #93 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #559 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Cornell University
Students who complete Cornell 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 | $27,797 |
| 2 years | $32,563 |
| 4 years | $72,818 |
| 5 years | $88,845 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Cornell University take home a median $72,818, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Cornell University stands at $16,884.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. 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
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