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History at Georgetown University

History at Georgetown University

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Georgetown University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Georgetown University is located in Washington, DC.

Online & Distance Learning at Georgetown University

Online coursework is an option at Georgetown University. Among 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Georgetown University

These rankings give you a sense of how Georgetown University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 5
Best Value District Of Columbia #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 618
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #107 of 112
Best Value Nationwide #597 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 5
Best Value District Of Columbia #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 618
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #107 of 112
Best Value Nationwide #597 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Georgetown University

Those who finish Georgetown University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Georgetown University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,691
2 years $33,993

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Georgetown University comes in at $16,640.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Georgetown University pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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