History at Michigan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #411 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan State University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,671 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $36,753 |
| 4 years | $38,703 |
| 5 years | $48,421 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $38,703, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Michigan State University is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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