History at University of Delaware
If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of Delaware. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE.
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Studying Online at University of Delaware
Online coursework is an option at University of Delaware. Among 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Delaware
Use these rankings to compare University of Delaware’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Delaware
Students who complete University of Delaware’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,851 |
| 2 years | $26,121 |
| 3 years | $34,772 |
| 4 years | $44,583 |
| 5 years | $56,763 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Delaware take home a median $44,583, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Delaware is $23,250.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Delaware go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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