History at Gonzaga University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Gonzaga University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gonzaga University sits in Spokane, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Gonzaga University
Distance learning is available at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Gonzaga University
These rankings give you a sense of how Gonzaga University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 618 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #123 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #582 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Gonzaga University
Students who complete Gonzaga University’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 | $39,800 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $50,885 |
| 4 years | $55,810 |
| 5 years | $67,052 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Gonzaga University report median earnings of $55,810, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Gonzaga University is $26,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Gonzaga University work across a variety of fields. 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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