History at Bates College
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Bates College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bates College sits in Lewiston, ME.
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Online Class Availability at Bates College
Bates College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for History Graduates from Bates College
Graduates of Bates College’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $51,273 |
| 3 years | $55,661 |
| 4 years | $74,121 |
| 5 years | $75,175 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Bates College earn a median of $74,121, compared with $70,250 for all Bates College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Bates College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.