History at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.
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Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University
Many students take online classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Commonwealth University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #383 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #385 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Students who complete Virginia Commonwealth University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,141 |
| 2 years | $28,320 |
| 3 years | $35,781 |
| 4 years | $40,375 |
| 5 years | $42,698 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $40,375, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,750.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Virginia Commonwealth University work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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