History at Florida International University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Florida International University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida International University is located in Miami, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Florida International University
Many students take online classes at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) studied exclusively online and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Florida International University
Rankings can help you compare Florida International University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 126 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 126 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Florida International University
Students who complete Florida International 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 | $26,895 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 4 years | $42,391 |
| 5 years | $49,239 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Florida International University report median earnings of $42,391, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Florida International University is $17,250.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Florida International University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for History graduates, 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.