History at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #27 of 58 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #27 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #467 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #27 of 58 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #27 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #467 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $23,848 |
| 2 years | $30,499 |
| 3 years | $41,144 |
| 4 years | $49,949 |
| 5 years | $53,722 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $49,949, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $22,750.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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