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History at Western Connecticut State University

History at Western Connecticut State University

If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Western Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Connecticut State University is in Danbury, CT.

Online Class Availability at Western Connecticut State University

Many students take online classes at Western Connecticut State University. Among 4,169 students, 397 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Western Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Connecticut #3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #9 of 10
Best Value New England (Region) #18 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #49 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #373 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #435 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Western Connecticut State University

Those who finish Western Connecticut State 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 Connecticut State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,125
2 years $32,925
3 years $36,946
5 years $50,253

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from Western Connecticut State University is $27,500.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Western Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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