History at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Among 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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 | $31,870 |
| 2 years | $29,250 |
| 3 years | $37,986 |
| 4 years | $53,492 |
| 5 years | $65,724 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor take home a median $53,492, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at $19,494.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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
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