History at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Graduates of Florida Atlantic 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 | $26,487 |
| 2 years | $34,420 |
| 3 years | $35,354 |
| 4 years | $41,947 |
| 5 years | $53,393 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $41,947, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Florida Atlantic University is $18,075.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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