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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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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