History at University of Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Florida
Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Florida
Those who finish University of Florida’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 | $26,805 |
| 2 years | $31,773 |
| 3 years | $38,456 |
| 4 years | $52,559 |
| 5 years | $57,470 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Florida take home a median $52,559, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Florida is $19,022.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Florida 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
- 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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