History at Grand Canyon University
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Grand Canyon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Canyon University is in Phoenix, AZ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Canyon University
Distance learning is available at Grand Canyon University. Of 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) studied exclusively online and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Grand Canyon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Canyon University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #52 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #458 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Grand Canyon University
Students who complete Grand Canyon 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 | $30,722 |
| 2 years | $36,437 |
| 3 years | $29,682 |
| 4 years | $40,329 |
| 5 years | $48,017 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Grand Canyon University take home a median $40,329, compared with $65,272 for all Grand Canyon University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Grand Canyon University is $32,237.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Grand Canyon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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