History at University of Mississippi
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at University of Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
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Studying Online at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Mississippi
Students who complete University of Mississippi’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $36,668 |
| 4 years | $46,787 |
| 5 years | $51,233 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Mississippi take home a median $46,787, compared with $63,600 for all University of Mississippi graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Mississippi stands at $22,700.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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