History at West Virginia University
If you plan to study History, take a look at what West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at West Virginia University
Rankings can help you compare West Virginia University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #306 of 618 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #306 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from West Virginia University
Students who complete West Virginia University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,500 |
| 2 years | $26,063 |
| 3 years | $38,125 |
| 4 years | $45,985 |
| 5 years | $51,634 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from West Virginia University take home a median $45,985, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from West Virginia University is $22,250.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.