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History at The University of Texas at Austin

History at The University of Texas at Austin

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at The University of Texas at Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at Austin sits in Austin, TX.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Austin

Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin

Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Austin’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #4 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 40
Best Value Texas #27 of 40
Best Value Southwest (Region) #39 of 54
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #73 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #4 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 40
Best Value Texas #27 of 40
Best Value Southwest (Region) #39 of 54
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #73 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Students who complete The University of Texas at Austin’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at The University of Texas at Austin
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,263
2 years $39,936
3 years $47,576
4 years $56,558
5 years $57,600

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from The University of Texas at Austin report median earnings of $56,558, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at The University of Texas at Austin

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from The University of Texas at Austin comes in at $19,553.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at The University of Texas at Austin pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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