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History at Western Carolina University

History at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.

Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Western Carolina University

Use these rankings to compare Western Carolina University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #3 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #11 of 15
Best Value Southeast (Region) #30 of 126
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #55 of 126
Best Value Nationwide #161 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #338 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Western Carolina University

Students who complete Western Carolina 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 Western Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,437
3 years $32,351
4 years $42,612
5 years $50,346

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Western Carolina University report median earnings of $42,612, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Western Carolina University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Western Carolina University comes in at $24,004.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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