History at Indiana University-Bloomington
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Bloomington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Bloomington
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Bloomington. Among 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Bloomington’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Students who complete Indiana University-Bloomington’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 | $24,489 |
| 2 years | $41,793 |
| 3 years | $36,805 |
| 4 years | $50,828 |
| 5 years | $59,187 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington take home a median $50,828, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at $23,754.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Indiana University-Bloomington go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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