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History at University of Kansas

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.

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):

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

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Kansas

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

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