History at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wright State University-Main Campus sits in Dayton, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 history degrees were awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Wright State University-Main Campus. Among 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s History program against peer institutions.
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
Graduates of 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 | $26,830 |
| 2 years | $25,580 |
| 3 years | $36,017 |
| 4 years | $32,579 |
| 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 $32,579, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus is $19,276.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of History graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, History graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus are 28% women (7) and 72% men (18).
History Bachelor’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Among the 16 bachelor’s history graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 28%.*
History Master’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Among the 8 master’s history degrees awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of History master’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific History Concentrations at Wright State University-Main Campus
This History program at Wright State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 24 |
| Public/Applied History | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Wright State University-Main Campus 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
- 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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