History at University of Georgia
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at University of Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Georgia
Use these rankings to compare University of Georgia’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #6 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Georgia
Students who complete University of Georgia’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,733 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $36,336 |
| 4 years | $46,459 |
| 5 years | $53,670 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Georgia take home a median $46,459, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Georgia stands at $20,500.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. 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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