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History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you plan to study History, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.

Studying Online at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 15
Best Value New Jersey #11 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #58 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #454 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #58 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #454 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Those who finish Rutgers University-New Brunswick’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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,148
2 years $28,870
3 years $39,378
4 years $49,001
5 years $58,981

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $49,001, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $21,728.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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

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