History at Liberty University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University is in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 21 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #20 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #534 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,686 |
| 2 years | $27,085 |
| 3 years | $31,789 |
| 4 years | $39,608 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Liberty University report median earnings of $39,608, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Liberty University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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