History at Centre College
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Centre College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Centre College sits in Danville, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Centre College
Centre College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at Centre College
Use these rankings to compare Centre College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #318 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #436 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Centre College
Those who finish Centre College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,089 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 4 years | $51,858 |
| 5 years | $50,858 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Centre College earn a median of $51,858, compared with $60,109 for all Centre College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Centre College is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Centre College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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