History at Kansas State University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kansas State University
Many students take online classes at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Kansas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kansas State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Kansas State University
Those who finish Kansas State University’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 | $26,881 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 4 years | $49,990 |
| 5 years | $58,231 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Kansas State University report median earnings of $49,990, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Kansas State University comes in at $19,539.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Kansas State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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