History at Pacific Lutheran University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Pacific Lutheran University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at Pacific Lutheran University
Online coursework is an option at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
Use these rankings to compare Pacific Lutheran University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #109 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University
Students who complete Pacific Lutheran 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 | $29,516 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $39,534 |
| 4 years | $59,093 |
| 5 years | $61,451 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Pacific Lutheran University report median earnings of $59,093, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Pacific Lutheran University 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.