History at University of Arkansas
If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of Arkansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville, AR.
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Studying Online at University of Arkansas
Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Arkansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arkansas’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Arkansas
Graduates of University of Arkansas’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 | $29,517 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $37,225 |
| 4 years | $44,050 |
| 5 years | $51,587 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $44,050, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Arkansas is $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Arkansas pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.