History at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study History, consider the program at CUNY Hunter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Among 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Hunter College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #23 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #43 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Students who complete CUNY Hunter 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 | $25,141 |
| 2 years | $26,458 |
| 3 years | $40,061 |
| 4 years | $53,778 |
| 5 years | $64,752 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from CUNY Hunter College report median earnings of $53,778, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from CUNY Hunter College stands at $10,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at CUNY Hunter College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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