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History at West Virginia University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at West Virginia University
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

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

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