History at University of Maryland-College Park
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-College Park. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-College Park is located in College Park, MD.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-College Park
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland-College Park. Among 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #214 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #214 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Graduates of University of Maryland-College Park’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,299 |
| 2 years | $37,808 |
| 3 years | $43,139 |
| 4 years | $53,052 |
| 5 years | $55,450 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Maryland-College Park take home a median $53,052, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Maryland-College Park stands at $23,715.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Maryland-College Park go on to a range of careers. Here 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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