History at University of Virginia-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 126 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #15 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #105 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #439 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 126 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #15 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #105 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #439 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Students who complete University of Virginia-Main Campus’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,890 |
| 2 years | $40,605 |
| 3 years | $50,329 |
| 4 years | $58,287 |
| 5 years | $68,242 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus take home a median $58,287, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at $19,352.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Virginia-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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