History at Western Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #445 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,462 |
| 2 years | $31,236 |
| 3 years | $33,021 |
| 4 years | $38,121 |
| 5 years | $44,446 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Western Kentucky University earn a median of $38,121, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Western Kentucky University is $22,965.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. 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
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