History at University at Albany
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University at Albany. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University at Albany is located in Albany, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Albany
Many students take online classes at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University at Albany
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Albany’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #19 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #325 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #19 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #325 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University at Albany
Those who finish University at Albany’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,339 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $39,292 |
| 4 years | $49,151 |
| 5 years | $54,941 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from University at Albany report median earnings of $49,151, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University at Albany comes in at $23,034.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University at Albany work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.