History at Connecticut College
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Connecticut College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Connecticut College sits in New London, CT.
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Studying Online at Connecticut College
Connecticut College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at Connecticut College
These rankings give you a sense of how Connecticut College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for History Graduates from Connecticut College
Students who complete Connecticut College’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 | $30,404 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 4 years | $54,968 |
| 5 years | $52,974 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Connecticut College earn a median of $54,968, compared with $61,349 for all Connecticut College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Connecticut College stands at $21,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Connecticut College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.