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History at Montclair State University

History at Montclair State University

If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Montclair State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Montclair State University is located in Montclair, NJ.

Online & Distance Learning at Montclair State University

Online coursework is an option at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) studied exclusively online and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Montclair State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Montclair State University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #6 of 15
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #14 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #47 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #187 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from Montclair State University

Those who finish Montclair State University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Montclair State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,388
2 years $37,208
3 years $45,492
4 years $49,923
5 years $59,040

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Montclair State University take home a median $49,923, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Montclair State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from Montclair State University comes in at $25,500.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Montclair State University pursue many career paths. Here 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

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