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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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.