History at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you plan to study History, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Those who finish University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’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 | $28,703 |
| 2 years | $25,525 |
| 3 years | $36,461 |
| 4 years | $43,835 |
| 5 years | $54,874 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $43,835, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $14,838.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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
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