History at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rhode Island College is located in Providence, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rhode Island College
Distance learning is available at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Rhode Island College
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island College’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #57 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #561 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,412 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $38,121 |
| 4 years | $44,302 |
| 5 years | $41,708 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Rhode Island College take home a median $44,302, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Rhode Island College is $24,141.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Rhode Island College 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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