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History at University of Wyoming

If you plan to study History, take a look at what University of Wyoming. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 history degrees were granted at University of Wyoming.

Online Class Availability 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 against other schools offering the same 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

Those who finish University of Wyoming’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

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

How does this compare to the school overall? 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.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of History graduates at University of Wyoming, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, History graduates at University of Wyoming are 47% women (18) and 53% men (20).

History Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 33 bachelor’s history degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 48% were women (16) and 52% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 9% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 5 master’s history degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific History Concentrations at University of Wyoming

The History program at University of Wyoming breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General History	38

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.