History at University of Missouri-St Louis
If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of Missouri-St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-St Louis is in Saint Louis, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-St Louis
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-St Louis. Of 14,736 students, 2,564 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,499 (24%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Missouri-St Louis
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-St Louis’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #209 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis
Graduates of University of Missouri-St Louis’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,516 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $34,082 |
| 4 years | $37,895 |
| 5 years | $44,312 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis earn a median of $37,895, compared with $60,590 for all University of Missouri-St Louis graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis stands at $28,738.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Missouri-St Louis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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