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History at George Washington University

History at George Washington University

If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what George Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.

George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.

Online Class Availability at George Washington University

Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at George Washington University

Use these rankings to compare George Washington University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 5
Best Value District Of Columbia #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 618
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #103 of 112
Best Value Nationwide #587 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 5
Best Value District Of Columbia #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 618
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #103 of 112
Best Value Nationwide #587 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from George Washington University

Students who complete George Washington University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at George Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,168
2 years $46,673
3 years $54,607
4 years $65,725
5 years $73,794

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from George Washington University report median earnings of $65,725, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at George Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from George Washington University comes in at $23,250.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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