History at The University of Texas at Dallas
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what The University of Texas at Dallas. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Dallas
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Dallas. Among 29,886 students, 887 (3%) studied exclusively online and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at The University of Texas at Dallas
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Dallas’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 55 |
| Best Value | Texas | #25 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #36 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #199 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas
Graduates of The University of Texas at Dallas’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 | $33,516 |
| 2 years | $48,041 |
| 3 years | $54,621 |
| 4 years | $55,900 |
| 5 years | $69,862 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $55,900, compared with $82,490 for all The University of Texas at Dallas graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas is $23,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at The University of Texas at Dallas pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
- 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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