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.
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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):
| 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 |
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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