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History at Kansas State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Kansas State University
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at Kansas State University

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

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