History at New York University
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what New York University. Get started with the following essential facts.
New York University is in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at New York University
Distance learning is available at New York University. Of 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at New York University
Use these rankings to compare New York University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 618 |
| Best Value | New York | #42 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #97 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #572 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 618 |
| Best Value | New York | #42 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #97 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #572 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from New York University
Graduates of New York University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,990 |
| 2 years | $49,684 |
| 3 years | $50,187 |
| 4 years | $61,348 |
| 5 years | $73,152 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from New York University report median earnings of $61,348, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from New York University stands at $19,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at New York University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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