History at University of Houston
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Houston
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 40 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 40 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Houston
Students who complete University of Houston’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,223 |
| 2 years | $35,244 |
| 3 years | $41,108 |
| 4 years | $50,957 |
| 5 years | $54,902 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Houston take home a median $50,957, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Houston comes in at $21,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. 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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