History at Worcester State University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Worcester State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA.
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Studying Online at Worcester State University
Online coursework is an option at Worcester State University. Of 5,745 students, 747 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,854 (32%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Worcester State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Worcester State University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #22 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #44 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #356 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Worcester State University
Those who finish Worcester 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 | $30,249 |
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $40,175 |
| 4 years | $48,075 |
| 5 years | $48,516 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Worcester State University earn a median of $48,075, compared with $56,057 for all Worcester State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Worcester State University comes in at $24,610.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Worcester State 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 |
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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