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History at Duquesne University

History at Duquesne University

If you plan to study History, take a look at what Duquesne University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Online & Distance Learning at Duquesne University

Many students take online classes at Duquesne University. Of 8,234 students, 561 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Duquesne University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #24 of 30
Best Value Pennsylvania #28 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #94 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #100 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #428 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #579 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Duquesne University

Graduates of Duquesne 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 Duquesne University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,166
2 years $28,754
3 years $37,374
4 years $41,446
5 years $51,583

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Duquesne University take home a median $41,446, compared with $73,066 for all Duquesne University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Duquesne University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from Duquesne University stands at $27,000.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Duquesne University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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