History at Georgia State University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Georgia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University is in Atlanta, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia State University
Many students take online classes at Georgia State University. Among 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) studied exclusively online and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Georgia State University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia State University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #15 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #330 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #597 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #15 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #330 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #597 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Georgia State University
Students who complete Georgia State 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 | $24,857 |
| 2 years | $28,753 |
| 3 years | $30,500 |
| 4 years | $35,645 |
| 5 years | $41,564 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Georgia State University report median earnings of $35,645, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Georgia State University stands at $26,500.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Georgia State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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