History at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Wright State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wright State University-Main Campus is in Dayton, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Wright State University-Main Campus. Among 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #464 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Wright State University-Main Campus’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,354 |
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 3 years | $35,668 |
| 4 years | $34,286 |
| 5 years | $37,701 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus take home a median $34,286, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus stands at $19,276.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Wright State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
- 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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