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History at DePaul University

History at DePaul University

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.

Studying Online at DePaul University

Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at DePaul University

These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #13 of 20
Best Value Illinois #19 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #27 of 70
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #62 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #269 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #527 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from DePaul University

Those who finish DePaul University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at DePaul University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,281
2 years $23,340
3 years $39,400
4 years $48,623
5 years $52,601

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from DePaul University report median earnings of $48,623, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from DePaul University comes in at $27,000.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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

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