History at Oakland University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Oakland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oakland University
Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Oakland University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Oakland University
Students who complete Oakland 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 | $37,582 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $36,792 |
| 4 years | $44,674 |
| 5 years | $45,903 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Oakland University take home a median $44,674, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Oakland University is $22,875.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Oakland 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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