History at Dickinson College
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Dickinson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dickinson College sits in Carlisle, PA.
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Studying Online at Dickinson College
Online coursework is an option at Dickinson College. Of 2,314 students, 3 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Dickinson College
These rankings give you a sense of how Dickinson College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for History Graduates from Dickinson College
Students who complete Dickinson 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 | $26,473 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $42,465 |
| 4 years | $49,032 |
| 5 years | $61,320 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Dickinson College report median earnings of $49,032, compared with $62,227 for all Dickinson College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Dickinson College stands at $19,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Dickinson College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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