History at University at Buffalo
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University at Buffalo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University at Buffalo sits in Buffalo, NY.
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Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo
Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University at Buffalo
Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #25 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #25 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University at Buffalo
Graduates of University at Buffalo’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,574 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $32,561 |
| 4 years | $43,913 |
| 5 years | $50,679 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University at Buffalo report median earnings of $43,913, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University at Buffalo comes in at $23,392.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.