History at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is in Indianapolis, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Many students take online classes at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Among 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Indianapolis’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #422 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,182 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $26,698 |
| 4 years | $39,661 |
| 5 years | $55,407 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis report median earnings of $39,661, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Indiana University-Indianapolis pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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