History at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,928 |
| 2 years | $30,650 |
| 3 years | $36,139 |
| 4 years | $40,161 |
| 5 years | $46,214 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $40,161, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $20,500.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for History graduates, 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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