History at Mississippi State University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Mississippi State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi State University is in Mississippi State, MS.
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Studying Online at Mississippi State University
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi State University. Of 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Mississippi State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi State University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #272 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #272 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Mississippi State University
Graduates of Mississippi 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 | $24,390 |
| 2 years | $25,856 |
| 3 years | $28,048 |
| 4 years | $33,353 |
| 5 years | $36,014 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Mississippi State University take home a median $33,353, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Mississippi State University is $21,469.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Mississippi State University go on to a range of careers. 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
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