History at Washington State University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Washington State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Washington State University
Many students take online classes at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Washington State University
Use these rankings to compare Washington State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #192 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #192 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Washington State University
Students who complete Washington State University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,136 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $48,459 |
| 4 years | $49,366 |
| 5 years | $56,656 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Washington State University earn a median of $49,366, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Washington State University is $24,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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