History at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Kentucky
Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #278 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #278 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Kentucky
Those who finish University of Kentucky’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,606 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $35,574 |
| 4 years | $44,098 |
| 5 years | $55,642 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $44,098, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Kentucky is $20,500.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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