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History at Winthrop University

History at Winthrop University

If you plan to study History, consider the program at Winthrop University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, SC.

Studying Online at Winthrop University

Online coursework is an option at Winthrop University. Among 4,894 students, 831 (17%) studied exclusively online and 2,728 (56%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Winthrop University

Rankings can help you compare Winthrop University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value South Carolina #6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #13 of 13
Best Value Southeast (Region) #75 of 126
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #112 of 126
Best Value Nationwide #334 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #582 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Winthrop University

Graduates of Winthrop 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 Winthrop University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $19,808
2 years $26,353
3 years $34,385
4 years $34,540
5 years $45,693

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Winthrop University report median earnings of $34,540, compared with $46,591 for all Winthrop University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Winthrop University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Winthrop University comes in at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Winthrop University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for History majors, 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

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