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History at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 history degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Among 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Lowell’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	$32,894
2 years	$22,087
4 years	$42,508
5 years	$55,194

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell take home a median $42,508, compared with $77,628 for all University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for History graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, History graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 25% women (7) and 75% men (21).

History Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 25 bachelor’s history graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 16% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, lower than the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Among the 3 master’s history graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 33% of History master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

This History program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General History	28

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.