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History at Syracuse University

History at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at Syracuse University

Distance learning is available at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Syracuse University

Use these rankings to compare Syracuse University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #16 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 114
Best Value New York #48 of 49
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #108 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #603 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #16 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 114
Best Value New York #48 of 49
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #108 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #603 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse 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 Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,974
2 years $31,670
3 years $44,820
4 years $54,025
5 years $54,449

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Syracuse University take home a median $54,025, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Syracuse University stands at $26,000.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. Here 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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