History at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Boston’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #23 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #45 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #359 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Boston’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,843 |
| 2 years | $33,444 |
| 3 years | $42,532 |
| 4 years | $42,560 |
| 5 years | $55,180 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $42,560, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at $24,862.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Massachusetts-Boston work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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