History at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study History, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pennsylvania’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 618 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #541 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 618 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #541 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’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 | $50,380 |
| 2 years | $59,910 |
| 3 years | $64,145 |
| 4 years | $76,426 |
| 5 years | $85,833 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $76,426, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of Pennsylvania comes in at $11,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Below 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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