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History at University of California-Riverside

History at University of California-Riverside

If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Riverside is in Riverside, CA.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Distance learning is available at University of California-Riverside. Among 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Riverside’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #31 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #38 of 129
Best Value California #82 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #88 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #174 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #194 of 618

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #31 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #38 of 129
Best Value California #82 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #88 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #174 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #194 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Students who complete University of California-Riverside’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-Riverside
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,033
2 years $26,929
3 years $30,497
4 years $41,004
5 years $52,531

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of California-Riverside earn a median of $41,004, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from University of California-Riverside stands at $19,330.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at University of California-Riverside work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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