History at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 618 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 618 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Northwestern University
Those who finish Northwestern 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 | $38,991 |
| 2 years | $38,505 |
| 3 years | $47,132 |
| 4 years | $60,884 |
| 5 years | $70,234 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Northwestern University earn a median of $60,884, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Northwestern University comes in at $15,917.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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