History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $39,482 |
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $39,112 |
| 4 years | $49,323 |
| 5 years | $58,586 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $49,323, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $19,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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