History at Youngstown State University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Youngstown State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Youngstown State University is in Youngstown, OH.
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Studying Online at Youngstown State University
Many students take online classes at Youngstown State University. Among 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from Youngstown State University
Graduates of Youngstown State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 4 years | $35,918 |
| 5 years | $38,754 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Youngstown State University take home a median $35,918, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Youngstown State University stands at $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Youngstown State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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