History at Eastern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.
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Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Kentucky University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #111 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #171 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #579 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,771 |
| 2 years | $22,874 |
| 3 years | $26,733 |
| 4 years | $37,167 |
| 5 years | $42,558 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $37,167, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Eastern Kentucky University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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