History at The University of Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama
Online coursework is an option at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at The University of Alabama
Use these rankings to compare The University of Alabama’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #441 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #441 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from The University of Alabama
Those who finish The University of Alabama’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,190 |
| 2 years | $30,988 |
| 3 years | $38,197 |
| 4 years | $47,167 |
| 5 years | $56,524 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from The University of Alabama earn a median of $47,167, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from The University of Alabama is $20,568.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at The University of Alabama work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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
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