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History at Western Kentucky University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Western Kentucky University
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at Western Kentucky University

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

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