History at Portland State University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at Portland State University
Online coursework is an option at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #98 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #128 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #609 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Portland State University
Graduates of Portland State 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 | $29,076 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $28,232 |
| 4 years | $34,635 |
| 5 years | $45,602 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Portland State University report median earnings of $34,635, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Portland State University comes in at $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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