History at University of Northern Iowa
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, IA.
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Studying Online at University of Northern Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Northern Iowa
Rankings can help you compare University of Northern Iowa’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #268 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Northern Iowa
Those who finish University of Northern Iowa’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,792 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $36,875 |
| 4 years | $45,192 |
| 5 years | $50,182 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $45,192, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Northern Iowa comes in at $21,776.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.