History at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette sits in Lafayette, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Distance learning is available at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Among 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students who complete University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 4 years | $37,425 |
| 5 years | $44,299 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette report median earnings of $37,425, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $14,500.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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