History at Dartmouth College
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Dartmouth College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, NH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dartmouth College
Distance learning is available at Dartmouth College. Among 6,938 students, 40 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 137 (2%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Dartmouth College
These rankings give you a sense of how Dartmouth College’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 58 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 618 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #37 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #508 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Dartmouth College
Students who complete Dartmouth College’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 | $42,685 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
| 3 years | $62,107 |
| 4 years | $82,121 |
| 5 years | $95,866 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Dartmouth College earn a median of $82,121, compared with $117,507 for all Dartmouth College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Dartmouth College stands at $19,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Dartmouth 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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