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History at Murray State University

History at Murray State University

If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Murray State University is located in Murray, KY.

Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University

Many students take online classes at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Murray State University

Rankings can help you compare Murray State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #4 of 8
Best Value Southeast (Region) #13 of 126
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #72 of 126
Best Value Nationwide #108 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #446 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Murray State University

Those who finish Murray State University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Murray State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,912
2 years $29,685

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Murray State University is $25,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Murray State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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

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