History at CUNY City College
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at CUNY City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY City College is in New York, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY City College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY City College. Of 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at CUNY City College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY City College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 112 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #27 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from CUNY City College
Graduates of CUNY City College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,747 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $34,211 |
| 4 years | $46,015 |
| 5 years | $54,299 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from CUNY City College take home a median $46,015, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from CUNY City College is $11,487.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at CUNY City College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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