History at State University of New York at New Paltz
If you plan to study History, take a look at what State University of New York at New Paltz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
State University of New York at New Paltz is located in New Paltz, NY.
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Studying Online at State University of New York at New Paltz
Many students take online classes at State University of New York at New Paltz. Of 7,898 students, 466 (6%) studied exclusively online and 2,329 (29%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at State University of New York at New Paltz
These rankings give you a sense of how State University of New York at New Paltz’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #21 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #51 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #338 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz
Students who complete State University of New York at New Paltz’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,799 |
| 2 years | $22,648 |
| 3 years | $32,591 |
| 4 years | $39,284 |
| 5 years | $49,161 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz report median earnings of $39,284, compared with $54,383 for all State University of New York at New Paltz graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz stands at $19,303.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at State University of New York at New Paltz work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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