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History at Ohio State University-Main Campus

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Ohio State University-Main Campus
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus

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

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