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History at Iowa State University

History at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

Studying Online at Iowa State University

Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Iowa State University

Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 5
Best Value Iowa #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #19 of 40
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #21 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #196 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #319 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,633
2 years $31,495
3 years $39,000
4 years $40,853
5 years $46,000

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $40,853, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Iowa State University stands at $26,007.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

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