History at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #18 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #310 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #18 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #310 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,826 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $33,018 |
| 4 years | $37,394 |
| 5 years | $43,377 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $37,394, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $25,937.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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