History at St Lawrence University
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what St Lawrence University. Get started with the following essential facts.
St Lawrence University is located in Canton, NY.
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Studying Online at St Lawrence University
St Lawrence University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at St Lawrence University
Rankings can help you compare St Lawrence University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #31 of 51 |
| Best Value | New York | #36 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #62 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #90 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #548 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from St Lawrence University
Students who complete St Lawrence 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 | $31,195 |
| 2 years | $36,134 |
| 3 years | $48,867 |
| 4 years | $52,170 |
| 5 years | $56,830 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from St Lawrence University earn a median of $52,170, compared with $57,800 for all St Lawrence University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from St Lawrence University is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at St Lawrence University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for History graduates, 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.