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History at University of Iowa

History at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 5
Best Value Iowa #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #12 of 40
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #28 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #134 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #420 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 5
Best Value Iowa #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #12 of 40
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #28 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #134 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #420 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,945
2 years $37,928
3 years $40,075
4 years $51,028
5 years $58,682

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $51,028, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from University of Iowa is $25,978.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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