History at Brigham Young University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Brigham Young University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University is located in Provo, UT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brigham Young University
Online coursework is an option at Brigham Young University. Of 35,873 students, 898 (3%) studied exclusively online and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Brigham Young University
Rankings can help you compare Brigham Young University’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Utah | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Brigham Young University
Students who complete Brigham Young University’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 | $29,901 |
| 2 years | $32,711 |
| 3 years | $29,403 |
| 4 years | $54,987 |
| 5 years | $64,412 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Brigham Young University take home a median $54,987, compared with $66,875 for all Brigham Young University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Brigham Young University comes in at $15,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Brigham Young University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
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