History at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Of 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s History program against peer institutions.
Earnings for History Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Those who finish Northwestern State University of Louisiana’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 | $25,607 |
| 3 years | $30,721 |
| 4 years | $36,966 |
| 5 years | $43,926 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $36,966, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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