History at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue 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 | $24,015 |
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 3 years | $37,061 |
| 4 years | $43,032 |
| 5 years | $46,833 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $43,032, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $22,980.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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