History at Fordham University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Fordham University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fordham University sits in Bronx, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Fordham University
Distance learning is available at Fordham University. Among 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from Fordham University
Students who complete Fordham University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $43,240 |
| 3 years | $50,739 |
| 4 years | $58,741 |
| 5 years | $71,979 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Fordham University report median earnings of $58,741, compared with $83,253 for all Fordham University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Fordham University stands at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Fordham University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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