History at University of Kansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Kansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #266 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,445 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $27,982 |
| 4 years | $39,942 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Kansas earn a median of $39,942, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Kansas stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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