History at University of West Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Florida is in Pensacola, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of West Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of West Florida. Among 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) studied exclusively online and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of West Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Florida’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of West Florida
Graduates of University of West Florida’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,136 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $32,956 |
| 4 years | $35,350 |
| 5 years | $41,971 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of West Florida earn a median of $35,350, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of West Florida is $17,313.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of West Florida work across a variety of fields. Here 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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