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History at University of Memphis

History at University of Memphis

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

Studying Online at University of Memphis

Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #9 of 11
Best Value Southeast (Region) #43 of 126
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #90 of 126
Best Value Nationwide #231 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #522 of 618

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #9 of 11
Best Value Southeast (Region) #43 of 126
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #90 of 126
Best Value Nationwide #231 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #522 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Memphis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,861
2 years $37,208
3 years $31,529
4 years $40,908
5 years $46,475

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $40,908, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Memphis

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from University of Memphis is $25,000.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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

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