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History at University of Wyoming

History at University of Wyoming

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.

Studying Online at University of Wyoming

Online coursework is an option at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of Wyoming

Use these rankings to compare University of Wyoming’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #4 of 26
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 26
Best Value Nationwide #113 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #206 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from University of Wyoming

Students who complete University of Wyoming’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of Wyoming
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,399
2 years $31,492
3 years $37,731
4 years $44,301
5 years $53,486

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of Wyoming take home a median $44,301, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of Wyoming

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Wyoming stands at $18,209.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at University of Wyoming work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

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