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History at University of California-Irvine

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of California-Irvine
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Irvine

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

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