History at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
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Studying Online at Ohio University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #427 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #506 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #427 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #506 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio University-Main Campus’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,760 |
| 2 years | $22,329 |
| 3 years | $28,097 |
| 4 years | $41,689 |
| 5 years | $41,060 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $41,689, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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