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History at Simmons University

History at Simmons University

If you plan to study History, consider the program at Simmons University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Simmons University sits in Boston, MA.

Online Class Availability at Simmons University

Online coursework is an option at Simmons University. Among 4,666 students, 1,982 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,001 (21%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Simmons University

Use these rankings to compare Simmons University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #17 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #25 of 28
Best Value New England (Region) #38 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #47 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #401 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #507 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Simmons University

Students who complete Simmons University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Simmons University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,076
2 years $42,185
3 years $48,096
4 years $55,125
5 years $64,141

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Simmons University earn a median of $55,125, compared with $69,590 for all Simmons University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Simmons University

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Simmons University pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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