History at Marshall University
If you plan to study History, take a look at what Marshall University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.
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Online Class Availability at Marshall University
Distance learning is available at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) studied exclusively online and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Marshall University
Use these rankings to compare Marshall University’s History program against peer institutions.
Earnings for History Graduates from Marshall University
Students who complete Marshall 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 | $23,270 |
| 2 years | $21,052 |
| 4 years | $32,556 |
| 5 years | $40,197 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Marshall University take home a median $32,556, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Marshall University is $20,100.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Marshall University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for History majors, 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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