History at Vanderbilt University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Use these rankings to compare Vanderbilt University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 126 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 126 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt University’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 | $40,458 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $34,641 |
| 4 years | $60,522 |
| 5 years | $88,187 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Vanderbilt University take home a median $60,522, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $15,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Vanderbilt University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.