History at St Olaf College
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at St Olaf College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
St Olaf College sits in Northfield, MN.
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Studying Online at St Olaf College
Online coursework is an option at St Olaf College. Of 3,124 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from St Olaf College
Students who complete St Olaf College’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $22,920 |
| 3 years | $32,955 |
| 4 years | $43,114 |
| 5 years | $47,745 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from St Olaf College report median earnings of $43,114, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from St Olaf College stands at $25,812.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at St Olaf College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.