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History at University of Missouri-Columbia

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Missouri-Columbia
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

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

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