History at College of the Holy Cross
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at College of the Holy Cross. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
Use these rankings to compare College of the Holy Cross’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 58 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #586 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from College of the Holy Cross
Graduates of College of the Holy Cross’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 | $43,146 |
| 2 years | $42,363 |
| 3 years | $57,920 |
| 4 years | $65,505 |
| 5 years | $75,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from College of the Holy Cross report median earnings of $65,505, compared with $69,998 for all College of the Holy Cross graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from College of the Holy Cross comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at College of the Holy Cross go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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