History at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus sits in Columbus, OH.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #312 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #312 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,830 |
| 2 years | $44,984 |
| 3 years | $51,122 |
| 4 years | $41,697 |
| 5 years | $51,936 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $41,697, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $21,500.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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