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History at University of Arizona

History at University of Arizona

If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 history graduations were recorded at University of Arizona.

Online Class Availability at University of Arizona

Online coursework is an option at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of Arizona

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #3 of 5
Best Value Arizona #3 of 4
Best Value Southwest (Region) #32 of 54
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #36 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #290 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #430 of 618

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #3 of 5
Best Value Arizona #3 of 4
Best Value Southwest (Region) #32 of 54
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #36 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #290 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #430 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Arizona

Those who finish University of Arizona’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Arizona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,071
2 years $29,181
3 years $33,693
4 years $41,416
5 years $49,272

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $41,416, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Arizona

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from University of Arizona is $25,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for History graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, History graduates at University of Arizona are 42% women (30) and 58% men (41).

History Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 65 bachelor’s history graduates at University of Arizona, 43% were women (28) and 57% were men (37).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of History Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 39
Hispanic / Latino 16
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at University of Arizona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 2 master’s history graduates at University of Arizona, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of History Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at University of Arizona

History Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Among the 4 doctoral history degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of History Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at University of Arizona

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at University of Arizona

The History program at University of Arizona breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General History 71

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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