History at Wichita State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Wichita State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
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Online Class Availability at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Of 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) studied exclusively online and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Wichita State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for History Graduates from Wichita State University
Graduates of Wichita State 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 | $24,387 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 4 years | $49,370 |
| 5 years | $46,827 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Wichita State University earn a median of $49,370, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. 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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