History at Smith College
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Smith College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Smith College is in Northampton, MA.
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Studying Online at Smith College
Distance learning is available at Smith College. Among 2,857 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 203 (7%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Smith College
These rankings give you a sense of how Smith College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 58 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #132 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #491 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Smith College
Graduates of Smith 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 | $32,447 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 4 years | $50,418 |
| 5 years | $58,527 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Smith College take home a median $50,418, compared with $50,277 for all Smith College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Smith College stands at $19,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Smith College work across a variety of fields. 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 |
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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