History at University of Chicago
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Chicago
Rankings can help you compare University of Chicago’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 20 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #345 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 20 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #345 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Chicago
Those who finish University of Chicago’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,346 |
| 2 years | $45,112 |
| 4 years | $65,148 |
| 5 years | $64,082 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Chicago take home a median $65,148, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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