History at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is located in Shippensburg, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Among 5,161 students, 593 (11%) studied exclusively online and 673 (13%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #13 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #21 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #63 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #370 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #469 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’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 | $29,109 |
| 2 years | $29,603 |
| 3 years | $35,282 |
| 4 years | $39,878 |
| 5 years | $51,186 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $39,878, compared with $53,952 for all Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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