History at University of California-Irvine
If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine
Distance learning is available at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of California-Irvine
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Irvine’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of California-Irvine
Graduates of University of California-Irvine’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,274 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $47,512 |
| 4 years | $57,191 |
| 5 years | $68,186 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of California-Irvine report median earnings of $57,191, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of California-Irvine is $15,929.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of California-Irvine pursue many career paths. Below 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.