History at McDaniel College
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at McDaniel College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McDaniel College is in Westminster, MD.
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Studying Online at McDaniel College
Online coursework is an option at McDaniel College. Of 2,868 students, 748 (26%) studied exclusively online and 670 (23%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at McDaniel College
Rankings can help you compare McDaniel College’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #99 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #435 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #486 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from McDaniel College
Those who finish McDaniel 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 | $30,623 |
| 2 years | $22,824 |
| 3 years | $38,937 |
| 4 years | $42,318 |
| 5 years | $40,069 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from McDaniel College report median earnings of $42,318, compared with $55,290 for all McDaniel College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at McDaniel College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.