History at Colorado Mesa University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Colorado Mesa University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado Mesa University
Online coursework is an option at Colorado Mesa University. Of 9,785 students, 736 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Colorado Mesa University
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mesa University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #572 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Colorado Mesa University
Those who finish Colorado Mesa 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 | $30,442 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $34,421 |
| 4 years | $37,055 |
| 5 years | $39,252 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Colorado Mesa University report median earnings of $37,055, compared with $49,582 for all Colorado Mesa University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Colorado Mesa University work across a variety of fields. 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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