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History at Eastern Michigan University

History at Eastern Michigan University

If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Michigan University is in Ypsilanti, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Michigan University. Of 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) studied exclusively online and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Eastern Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Michigan University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #10 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #69 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #378 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #606 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Eastern Michigan University

Those who finish Eastern Michigan University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Eastern Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,453
3 years $32,025
4 years $33,636
5 years $44,105

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Eastern Michigan University take home a median $33,636, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Eastern Michigan University comes in at $29,118.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Eastern Michigan University pursue many career paths. 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

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