History at Kennesaw State University
If you plan to study History, take a look at what Kennesaw State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kennesaw State University
Online coursework is an option at Kennesaw State University. Of 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) studied exclusively online and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Kennesaw State University
Rankings can help you compare Kennesaw State University’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #106 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #351 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #568 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Graduates of Kennesaw State University’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 | $31,973 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $33,047 |
| 4 years | $37,170 |
| 5 years | $46,025 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Kennesaw State University take home a median $37,170, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Kennesaw State University stands at $26,485.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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