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.
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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):
| 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 |
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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