History at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Among 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #14 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #293 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Students who complete University of Colorado Colorado Springs’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 | $28,246 |
| 2 years | $30,047 |
| 3 years | $32,959 |
| 4 years | $38,626 |
| 5 years | $44,119 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $38,626, compared with $58,851 for all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $21,250.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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