History at East Texas A&M University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at East Texas A&M University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Texas A&M University is in Commerce, TX.
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Online Class Availability at East Texas A&M University
Distance learning is available at East Texas A&M University. Among 13,252 students, 5,935 (45%) studied exclusively online and 3,558 (27%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at East Texas A&M University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Texas A&M University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #14 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #30 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #475 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from East Texas A&M University
Those who finish East Texas A&M 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 | $39,423 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 4 years | $42,080 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from East Texas A&M University take home a median $42,080, compared with $56,595 for all East Texas A&M University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at East Texas A&M University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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