History at University of Southern California
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California
Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #101 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #121 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #552 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #101 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #121 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #552 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Southern California
Those who finish University of Southern California’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 | $29,963 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 4 years | $59,624 |
| 5 years | $70,904 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $59,624, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of Southern California comes in at $12,638.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here 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.