History at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #556 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Those who finish Northern Kentucky 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 | $29,228 |
| 2 years | $34,154 |
| 3 years | $32,570 |
| 4 years | $40,575 |
| 5 years | $44,967 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $40,575, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Northern Kentucky University stands at $30,375.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Northern Kentucky 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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