History at Georgia Southern University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Southern University is in Statesboro, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Southern University
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Southern University. Among 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) studied exclusively online and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Georgia Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Southern University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #458 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Georgia Southern University
Graduates of Georgia Southern University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,629 |
| 2 years | $29,390 |
| 3 years | $34,495 |
| 4 years | $39,698 |
| 5 years | $46,597 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Georgia Southern University earn a median of $39,698, compared with $58,179 for all Georgia Southern University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Georgia Southern University is $24,241.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Georgia Southern University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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