History at Northeastern University
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Northeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 58 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #47 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #565 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 58 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #47 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #565 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Northeastern University
Those who finish Northeastern University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,067 |
| 2 years | $38,338 |
| 3 years | $37,923 |
| 4 years | $59,299 |
| 5 years | $63,710 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Northeastern University earn a median of $59,299, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Northeastern University stands at $24,250.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Northeastern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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