History at University of Illinois Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what University of Illinois Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Springfield sits in Springfield, IL.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Springfield
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield
Students who complete University of Illinois Springfield’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $33,740 |
| 4 years | $39,070 |
| 5 years | $46,558 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Illinois Springfield report median earnings of $39,070, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Illinois Springfield is $23,892.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Illinois Springfield work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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