History at Oregon State University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oregon State University sits in Corvallis, OR.
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Studying Online at Oregon State University
Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Oregon State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oregon State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #191 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #374 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Oregon State University
Graduates of Oregon State University’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 | $28,343 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $41,873 |
| 4 years | $50,046 |
| 5 years | $51,945 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $50,046, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Oregon State University stands at $24,332.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Oregon State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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