History at University of North Carolina Wilmington
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina Wilmington sits in Wilmington, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Among 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Those who finish University of North Carolina Wilmington’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,882 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $30,078 |
| 4 years | $39,424 |
| 5 years | $43,071 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home a median $39,424, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington stands at $24,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of North Carolina Wilmington pursue many career paths. Here are 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 |
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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