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History at Harvard University

History at Harvard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Harvard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, MA.

Online Class Availability at Harvard University

Distance learning is available at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Harvard University

Use these rankings to compare Harvard University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 28
Best Value New England (Region) #1 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #4 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #216 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 28
Best Value New England (Region) #1 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #4 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #216 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Harvard University

Those who finish Harvard 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 Harvard University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,754
2 years $49,644
3 years $60,343
4 years $89,238
5 years $94,015

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Harvard University report median earnings of $89,238, compared with $136,975 for all Harvard University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Harvard University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Harvard University comes in at $12,721.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Harvard University pursue many career paths. 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

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