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History at Western Washington University

History at Western Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Washington University sits in Bellingham, WA.

Studying Online at Western Washington University

Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Western Washington University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #40 of 129
Best Value Far Western (Region) #105 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #203 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #344 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Western Washington University

Those who finish Western Washington 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 Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,557
2 years $25,426
3 years $28,000
4 years $42,394
5 years $45,193

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Western Washington University take home a median $42,394, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Western Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Western Washington University comes in at $17,860.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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