History at Coastal Carolina University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Coastal Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, SC.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at Coastal Carolina University
Many students take online classes at Coastal Carolina University. Among 11,348 students, 526 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,434 (39%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Coastal Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare Coastal Carolina University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #545 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Coastal Carolina University
Those who finish Coastal Carolina University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,459 |
| 2 years | $27,488 |
| 3 years | $35,857 |
| 4 years | $37,974 |
| 5 years | $44,119 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $37,974, compared with $44,644 for all Coastal Carolina University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Coastal Carolina University comes in at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Coastal Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.