History at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 30 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #9 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #448 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,015 |
| 2 years | $35,351 |
| 3 years | $38,725 |
| 4 years | $46,260 |
| 5 years | $52,718 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania take home a median $46,260, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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