History at Middle Tennessee State University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Middle Tennessee State University sits in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Middle Tennessee State University
Many students take online classes at Middle Tennessee State University. Of 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
Rankings can help you compare Middle Tennessee State University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Graduates of Middle Tennessee State 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 | $28,098 |
| 2 years | $31,356 |
| 3 years | $32,248 |
| 4 years | $36,943 |
| 5 years | $43,177 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take home a median $36,943, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Middle Tennessee State University is $18,500.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Middle Tennessee State University pursue many career paths. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.