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History at University of Illinois Springfield

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Illinois Springfield
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Springfield

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

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