History at East Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at East Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC.
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Studying Online at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) studied exclusively online and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #325 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from East Carolina University
Graduates of East Carolina University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,937 |
| 2 years | $38,018 |
| 3 years | $40,286 |
| 4 years | $42,711 |
| 5 years | $48,985 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $42,711, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from East Carolina University is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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 |
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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