History at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sits in Blacksburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Many students take online classes at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Among 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 126 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #461 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Those who finish Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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 | $34,622 |
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $45,327 |
| 4 years | $47,665 |
| 5 years | $54,461 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $47,665, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at $20,499.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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