History at University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.
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Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Many students take online classes at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Among 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #463 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Students who complete University of Alabama at Birmingham’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 | $24,655 |
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 3 years | $31,660 |
| 4 years | $40,599 |
| 5 years | $47,929 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $40,599, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham stands at $28,175.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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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