History at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 40 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #365 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 40 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #365 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $26,248 |
| 2 years | $21,166 |
| 3 years | $36,101 |
| 4 years | $45,990 |
| 5 years | $54,751 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $45,990, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $21,250.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Missouri-Columbia pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.