History at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is in Teaneck, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Many students take online classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Among 8,045 students, 1,759 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,207 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,225 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $39,324 |
| 4 years | $38,858 |
| 5 years | $54,023 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $38,858, compared with $65,878 for all Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is $25,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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