History at Northern Arizona University
If you plan to study History, take a look at what Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Arizona University
Distance learning is available at Northern Arizona University. Of 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Northern Arizona University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Arizona University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #372 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Northern Arizona University
Students who complete Northern Arizona 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 | $19,431 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $32,274 |
| 4 years | $43,992 |
| 5 years | $39,733 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Northern Arizona University earn a median of $43,992, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Northern Arizona University stands at $21,250.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Northern Arizona University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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