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History at Princeton University

History at Princeton University

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Princeton University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Princeton University is in Princeton, NJ.

Studying Online at Princeton University

Princeton University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

History Rankings at Princeton University

Rankings can help you compare Princeton University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 15
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 114
Best Value Nationwide #66 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #99 of 618

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 15
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 114
Best Value Nationwide #66 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #99 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Princeton University

Those who finish Princeton University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Princeton University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $50,775
2 years $43,798

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Princeton University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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