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.
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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):
| 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.