History at SUNY Old Westbury
If you plan to study History, take a look at what SUNY Old Westbury. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
SUNY Old Westbury is in Old Westbury, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at SUNY Old Westbury
Many students take online classes at SUNY Old Westbury. Of 4,709 students, 292 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,645 (35%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at SUNY Old Westbury
Rankings can help you compare SUNY Old Westbury’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 112 |
| Best Value | New York | #9 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #22 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from SUNY Old Westbury
Those who finish SUNY Old Westbury’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 | $30,121 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 4 years | $48,455 |
| 5 years | $48,350 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from SUNY Old Westbury earn a median of $48,455, compared with $54,966 for all SUNY Old Westbury graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from SUNY Old Westbury stands at $16,800.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at SUNY Old Westbury work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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