History at University of Colorado Boulder
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder
Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 26 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 26 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder
Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’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 | $23,631 |
| 2 years | $32,711 |
| 3 years | $30,232 |
| 4 years | $39,591 |
| 5 years | $48,790 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $39,591, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $17,905.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
- 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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