History at Roanoke College
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Roanoke College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Roanoke College is located in Salem, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Roanoke College
Roanoke College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at Roanoke College
These rankings give you a sense of how Roanoke College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #17 of 21 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #501 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #520 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Roanoke College
Graduates of Roanoke College’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,415 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 4 years | $46,933 |
| 5 years | $48,394 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Roanoke College take home a median $46,933, compared with $52,520 for all Roanoke College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Roanoke College comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Roanoke College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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