History at Gettysburg College
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Gettysburg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gettysburg College is located in Gettysburg, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gettysburg College
Many students take online classes at Gettysburg College. Of 2,812 students, 708 (25%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Gettysburg College
Use these rankings to compare Gettysburg College’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #16 of 30 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #21 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #82 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #537 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Gettysburg College
Those who finish Gettysburg 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 | $28,505 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 4 years | $42,417 |
| 5 years | $51,857 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Gettysburg College report median earnings of $42,417, compared with $59,239 for all Gettysburg College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Gettysburg College is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Gettysburg College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for History graduates, 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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