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History at Fitchburg State University

If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Fitchburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fitchburg State University sits in Fitchburg, MA.

Studying Online at Fitchburg State University

Many students take online classes at Fitchburg State University. Of 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Fitchburg State University

Use these rankings to compare Fitchburg State University’s History program against peer institutions.

Earnings for History Graduates from Fitchburg State University

Graduates of Fitchburg State University’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	$28,223
2 years	$35,060

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from Fitchburg State University is $21,635.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Fitchburg State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.