History at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Of 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) studied exclusively online and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Students who complete Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’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 | $29,242 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $39,659 |
| 4 years | $43,507 |
| 5 years | $55,753 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $43,507, compared with $58,324 for all Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at $18,625.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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