History at Dalton State College
If you plan to study History, take a look at what Dalton State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dalton State College is located in Dalton, GA.
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Studying Online at Dalton State College
Many students take online classes at Dalton State College. Among 5,135 students, 670 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,787 (35%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Dalton State College
Rankings can help you compare Dalton State College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #558 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Dalton State College
Graduates of Dalton State 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 | $31,148 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $32,057 |
| 4 years | $38,495 |
| 5 years | $40,406 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Dalton State College report median earnings of $38,495, compared with $45,790 for all Dalton State College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Dalton State College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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