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History at Washington State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Washington State University
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at Washington State University

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

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