History at Lander University
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Lander University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lander University sits in Greenwood, SC.
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Online Class Availability at Lander University
Many students take online classes at Lander University. Among 4,378 students, 1,004 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,548 (35%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Lander University
Rankings can help you compare Lander University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #503 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Lander University
Students who complete Lander 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 | $27,728 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $30,381 |
| 4 years | $34,464 |
| 5 years | $43,979 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Lander University take home a median $34,464, compared with $44,410 for all Lander University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Lander University comes in at $21,297.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Lander University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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