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History at University of Alabama at Birmingham

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

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