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History at Bates College

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Bates College
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.

History earnings compared with all majors at Bates College

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

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