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History at New York University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at New York University
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at New York University

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

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