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History at University of Nevada-Reno

History at University of Nevada-Reno

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno is in Reno, NV.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 4
Best Value Nevada #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #65 of 129
Best Value Far Western (Region) #103 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #254 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #332 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Those who finish University of Nevada-Reno’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 Nevada-Reno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,079
2 years $25,194
3 years $34,349
4 years $39,351
5 years $55,130

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Nevada-Reno report median earnings of $39,351, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $18,780.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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